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In this edition of Enlace we delve into Essequibo, a region of about 160,000 square kilometers located on the Caribbean coast of South America. For more than a century, this territory has been disputed by Venezuela and Guyana. We analyze how to live in this land of riches and tensions; and from Georgetown, the capital of Guyana, we talked about the advances in oil matters that the Government is carrying out and for which it has decided to win this international territorial dispute.
The Essequibo, more than just a piece of land, is a true treasure chest in terms of natural resources. For Guyana, Essequibo is a fundamental pillar of its economy, being the largest supplier of food and the main producer of rice, both for domestic consumption and for export.
However, oil is the resource that is marking a before and after in the history of this region. In Georgetown, the capital of Guyana, the impact of 'black gold' is strongly felt. The Guyanese Government has undertaken a series of significant advances in this matter, which has led to a determined stance to win the international territorial dispute with Venezuela. The ongoing projects in the oil sector not only promise a prosperous future for Guyana, but are also at the center of the battle for the Essequibo.
Guyana's decision to take the territorial conflict to the International Court of Justice reflects the strategic and economic importance that Essequibo has for the country. With two-thirds of its territory at stake, it is not surprising that this dispute is a national priority. The resolution of this case will not only define borders, but will also directly impact the economy and the future of the nation.
In addition to oil, mining plays a crucial role in the economy of Essequibo and Guyana in general. As the second largest contributor to GDP, mining is increasingly being explored for new resources that can further boost the country's economic growth.
The Essequibo has become a symbol of wealth, power and dispute. Its future is at stake, and the world is watching how this story of treasures and tensions in the heart of South America will unfold.
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