What lies behind the transnationalization and occupation of the Esequibo

by Franco Vielma source: http://misionverdad.com/la-guerra-en-venezuela/transnacionalizacion-y-ocupacion-del-esequibo-lo-que-hay-detras translated by Mateo The dispute between Venezuela and Guyana regarding the Esequibo has taken a significant turn with the beginning of transnationalization of contested land and territorial waters. What follows is an outline of the most profound issues involved. In 2013 Venezuelan authorities detained the ship Teknik Perdana with five U.S. citizens on board. The ship, operated by the U.S. company Anadarko Petroleum Corp., was