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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Bert Wilkinson

Guyana's army chief says Venezuelans participating in Essequibo vote risk arrest

Venezuela Guyana Territorial Dispute - (Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Guyana's defense chief warned on Wednesday that any residents who participate in upcoming elections organized by neighboring Venezuela over a disputed region will be charged with treason and other felony crimes.

“If anyone participates or takes any similar action, it will amount to support for a passive coup,” Brig. Gen. Omar Khan told The Associated Press. “Anything along those lines will speak to a violation of our sovereignty and territorial integrity.”

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