Territorial tensions between Venezuela and Guyana are escalating again after the former finished a bridge connecting a military base to its mainland. The Guyanese government formally protested over the matter and formally summoned the Venezuelan ambassador to condemn the move in the Essequibo.
Guyana has also accused Venezuela of illegally building a military base on Guyana's side of the Anonko island, a territory mostly inhabited by gold miners and military staff. "Venezuela's activities, including its military activities east of the boundary line, violate Guyana's sovereignty, and international law requires that they be halted and that all personnel, facilities or equipment built or brought there by Venezuela be removed," Guyanese Foreign Minister Hugh Todd said.
