

Another Take: Venezuela voted to take over part of Guyana. Could it happen?
Jul 27, 2024
Alessandro Rampietti, a seasoned commentator on Latin American affairs, dives into Venezuela's contentious referendum aimed at claiming the oil-rich Essequibo territory from Guyana. He discusses how President Maduro’s move may be a strategic ploy ahead of the upcoming elections, rather than a genuine intention for annexation. Tensions between the two nations are escalating, with nationalistic fervor among Guyanese citizens in response to the claims. The podcast uncovers the intricate ties between political maneuvering and regional stability in Latin America.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Territorial Tensions: Venezuela and Guyana's Essequibo Dispute
02:08 • 4min
Venezuela's Controversial Claim Over Esequibo: A Symbolic Referendum
06:02 • 5min
Heightened Tensions Over Territorial Claims in Essequibo
10:51 • 1min
Political Maneuvering and Tensions in Latin America
12:14 • 6min