U.S. Warns Venezuela Against Aggression in Guyana Oil Dispute

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Guyana underscores U.S. support as tensions rise over the contested Essequibo region.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Venezuela of severe consequences for any attack on Guyana or ExxonMobil during his visit to Georgetown on March 27, 2025.
The territorial dispute over the oil-rich Essequibo region remains unresolved, with the International Court of Justice reviewing the case.
Joint military exercises between the U.S. Navy and Guyana Defence Force were conducted in Guyana's Exclusive Economic Zone to bolster regional security.
Tensions escalated earlier this month when Guyana accused a Venezuelan coast guard vessel of entering its waters near an Exxon-operated facility, a claim Venezuela denies.
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil rejected Rubio's remarks, asserting that Venezuela would not yield to foreign intimidation or abandon its claims over Essequibo.