US to hold military drills amid fears of Venezuela land grab
The drills come after Venezuela threatened to annex the region of Essequibo in Guyana.
The United States and Guyana announce joint military exercises after the president of Venezuela threatens to take part of Guyana’s territory. Nicolas Maduro claimed the oil-rich region of Essequibo after holding a referendum on annexation. Brazil has deployed extra troops along its border with Venezuela. We hear from Venezuela’s attorney general and a former US ambassador to Guyana.
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(Picture: Two United States Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle fighter jets Credit: Joe Giddens/PA Wire)
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