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Every place Forevergreen mentions in "The Venezuela–Guyana Oil Conflict Explained", mapped
// 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.
19 places, in order of mention
| 00:06 | Venezuela | Venezuela and Guyana are locked in a century-old dispute |
| 00:07 | Guyana | Venezuela and Guyana are locked in a century-old dispute |
| 00:29 | Essequibo Region | a vast rainforest called the Essequibo |
| 00:44 | South America | shape the future of South America |
| 00:52 | United Kingdom | the British Empire sent German-born surveyor Robert Schomburgk |
| 01:42 | Schomburgk Line | known as the Schomburgk Line pushed the border deep |
| 01:48 | Spain | Venezuela, freshly independent from Spain, was not amused |
| 01:58 | Paris | an international arbitration tribunal in Paris awarded the bulk |
| 02:07 | London | The ruling was celebrated in London |
| 02:09 | Caracas | and accepted reluctantly by Caracas |
| 02:16 | United States | former legal advisor to the U.S. delegation |
| 02:19 | Russia | collusion between the British and Russian judges |
| 03:21 | Geneva | signed the Geneva Agreement |
| 03:46 | Stabroek Block | oil in the Stabroek block |
| 05:28 | Guayana Esequiba | the creation of a new state: Guayana Esequiba |
| 06:40 | Brazil | the United States and Brazil warned Venezuela |
| 06:50 | The Hague | orders from the International Court of Justice |
| 07:04 | Caribbean Sea | and Caribbean allies insisted on international law |
| 07:22 | China | Beijing has deep stakes on both sides |