Economist Podcasts The Intelligence: No more Mr Nice-to-Guyana
Dec 6, 2023
Stephen Gibbs, a writer for The Economist specializing in Venezuela, and Anne Rowe, the publication's obituaries editor, dive into the recent Venezuelan referendum for annexing territory from Guyana, revealing it as more of a political stunt by Maduro than a true democratic result. The discussion also highlights the wage disparities facing overweight individuals, comparing it to the gender pay gap, and touches on the challenges low-income nations face regarding climate change funding, emphasizing the importance of global advocacy in achieving justice.
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Referendum in Venezuela
- Venezuelans voted in a referendum on annexing part of Guyana.
- President Maduro presented this as a win, but turnout was low.
History of the Border Dispute
- The border dispute between Venezuela and Guyana is almost 200 years old.
- The discovery of oil by ExxonMobil in Guyanese waters has escalated the dispute.
Maduro's Strategy
- Maduro used the referendum, with predictable results, to bolster his image.
- The actual turnout was likely much lower than the government's claim.