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Venezuela's Military Poised Amid ExxonMobil Tensions

4/7/2025

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Venezuela's military stands ready as fears grow over a potential U.S. scheme to target ExxonMobil in the contested Essequibo region, claimed by both Venezuela and Guyana. Vice President Delcy Rodriguez has accused opposition figures and U.S. contractors of orchestrating a deceptive attack to provoke conflict, heightening tensions following ExxonMobil's significant oil finds.

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Venezuela's military stands ready as fears grow over a potential U.S. scheme to target ExxonMobil in the contested Essequibo region, claimed by both Venezuela and Guyana. Vice President Delcy Rodriguez has accused opposition figures and U.S. contractors of orchestrating a deceptive attack to provoke conflict, heightening tensions following ExxonMobil's significant oil finds.