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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Natricia Duncan, Neil Marks in Georgetown, and agency

Guyana triggers military response after Venezuelan vessel enters its waters

Guyana's President Irfaan Ali speaks during a press conference
Guyana's President Irfaan Ali: ‘We will not tolerate threats to our territorial integrity.’ Photograph: Lucanus D Ollivierre/AP

Guyana’s president has triggered a military response and diplomatic action after a Venezuelan coastguard patrol entered its waters and approached an off-shore oil facility, breaching international maritime agreements.

President Irfaan Ali issued a strongly worded statement after the Venezuelan vessel transmitted a radio message claiming that it was operating in “disputed international waters”.

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