Venezuela’s government has rejected a UN court ruling that aimed to prevent elections in the disputed Essequibo region claimed by both Venezuela and Guyana. The ruling came after Guyana accused Venezuela of violating an earlier order.
Venezuela has officially rejected a ruling from the United Nations’ top court, which had ordered the nation to refrain from holding elections related to a contested region it shares with Guyana. The elections, slated for May 25, are intended to assign officials to oversee the Essequibo region, a territory rich in natural resources that both nations claim.
Venezuela maintains that international law does not grant the UN court jurisdiction over its domestic affairs. As the situation remains tense, with both nations firmly entrenched in their positions, the future of the Essequibo region continues to hang in the balance amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Original Source: www.theguardian.com
