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// THE CRUX Massive offshore oil discoveries in Guyana have revived Venezuela's historic claim to the mineral-rich Essequibo region, creating a dangerous geopolitical flashpoint in South America.

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The Venezuela–Guyana Oil Conflict Explained

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00:06VenezuelaVenezuela and Guyana are locked in a century-old dispute
00:07GuyanaVenezuela and Guyana are locked in a century-old dispute
00:29Essequibo Regiona vast rainforest called the Essequibo
00:44South Americashape the future of South America
00:52United Kingdomthe British Empire sent German-born surveyor Robert Schomburgk
01:42Schomburgk Lineknown as the Schomburgk Line pushed the border deep
01:48SpainVenezuela, freshly independent from Spain, was not amused
01:58Parisan international arbitration tribunal in Paris awarded the bulk
02:07LondonThe ruling was celebrated in London
02:09Caracasand accepted reluctantly by Caracas
02:16United Statesformer legal advisor to the U.S. delegation
02:19Russiacollusion between the British and Russian judges
03:21Genevasigned the Geneva Agreement
03:46Stabroek Blockoil in the Stabroek block
05:28Guayana Esequibathe creation of a new state: Guayana Esequiba
06:40Brazilthe United States and Brazil warned Venezuela
06:50The Hagueorders from the International Court of Justice
07:04Caribbean Seaand Caribbean allies insisted on international law
07:22ChinaBeijing has deep stakes on both sides