Guyana's president denounces Venezuelan incursion in offshore oil field operated by ExxonMobil

Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali denounced an armed Venezuelan naval vessel’s incursion into disputed waters containing ExxonMobil’s offshore oil deposit, prompting a formal protest and international notifications. The Trump administration supported Guyana’s concerns, warning of consequences for Venezuela. The incident follows previous clashes and revived territorial disputes over the oil-rich region, with Venezuela claiming historical ownership despite Guyana’s control since gaining independence in 1966.

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