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U.S. Condemns Venezuelan Threats Amid Oil Tensions in Guyana

3/3/2025

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The U.S. has strongly condemned Venezuelan naval vessels that threatened ExxonMobil in Guyana's waters. President Irfaan Ali highlighted a patrol boat's intrusion, reaffirming Guyana's territorial claims. As tensions flare over ExxonMobil's oil finds in the contested Essequibo region, Venezuela denies wrongdoing while ramping up military presence along the border.

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The U.S. has strongly condemned Venezuelan naval vessels that threatened ExxonMobil in Guyana's waters. President Irfaan Ali highlighted a patrol boat's intrusion, reaffirming Guyana's territorial claims. As tensions flare over ExxonMobil's oil finds in the contested Essequibo region, Venezuela denies wrongdoing while ramping up military presence along the border.