As Latin America stands on the brink of an energy war, Venezuela contemplates a potential invasion of Guyana's oil-rich Essequibo area. The looming Sunday referendum adds a layer of uncertainty to an already complex geopolitical landscape.
Guyana, emerging as a rising star in the oil market, has become a magnet for international investments, with key players such as ExxonMobil, Anadarko, CGX Energy, Ratio Oil, Repsol, Tullow Oil, and China’s National Offshore Oil Corporation.
The historical roots of the Venezuela-Guyana territorial dispute, dating back to colonial times, intensify the stakes. The outcome of Sunday's referendum could reshape not only the fate of a disputed territory but the entire energy geopolitics of Latin America.