Territorial tensions between Venezuela and Guyana, simmering for years, have erupted over the past few weeks and will reach a boiling point this weekend, as Venezuelans are set to vote on whether to annex the Essequibo territory, a western region of Guyana that is larger than England.
The Essequibo territory borders Venezuela and spans over 62,000 miles. The territorial dispute has a long history dating back to the colonial period, with both countries Venezuela and Guyana having laid claim to the region.
