Guyana
Venezuela renews claim to Guyana’s Essequibo as oil dispute escalates and U.S. warns against force
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has renewed Venezuela’s claim over the Essequibo region—an area administered by Guyana that covers more than two-thirds of its land territory—amid rising tensions after major offshore oil discoveries and new U.S. warnings against Venezuelan military action.
FIFA has appointed 14 match officials from Trinidad and Tobago and six from Guyana to its international referees panel for 2026, highlighting regional growth in elite officiating. The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association praised the milestone as a testament to disciplined development programs. Guyana's federation marked the occasion with a ceremony honoring the officials' achievements.