Guyana vs. Venezuela and the Monroe Doctrine

Do US interests still prevail in Essequibo two hundred years after the Monroe Doctrine?

Janette Bulkan is Associate Professor in the Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia This column reflects on the Joint Declaration of Argyle against the geopolitical backdrop in which Guyana and Venezuela are enmeshed. One can contrast the Guyana government’s declarations of sovereignty against the tangible exercise of power and influence before and after May 2015, when…

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Govt. should be mindful of its disregard for rule of law in oil sector

Govt. should be mindful of its disregard for rule of law in oil sector – Former EPA Head

Kaieteur News – The Attorney General (AG), Anil Nandlall S.C last week issued a cautionary statement to Guyanese critical of the oil sector, as he claimed these were being used by the Venezuelan government to bolster its outrageous claims over Guyana’s sovereign territory. His remarks were met with widespread condemnation and continue to be disarmed by…

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