Former Presidents of Latin American countries and Spain showed support for Guyana after a Venezuela vessel made an incursion into Guyanese waters and approached vessels operating in the ExxonMobil-operated Stabroek Block Saturday morning.
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The Liberty and Democracy Group categorically rejects the incursion of a Venezuelan military vessel into the waters of the Essequibo, as denounced by the government of Guyana. This act constitutes an unacceptable violation of Guyanese sovereignty and a challenge to international law that must be firmly condemned. The President of Guyana, Irfaan Ali, has clearly underscored the gravity of this situation and reaffirmed his commitment to defending his country’s territorial integrity. Guyana has acted in accordance with international mechanisms, while Nicolás Maduro’s regime continues to disregard the rules that guarantee peace and stability in the region.
Respect for legitimately recognized borders is a fundamental principle of the global order. There is no justification for attempting to impose force over the sovereignty of a nation. The Liberty and Democracy Group calls on the international community to uphold Guyana’s sovereignty, ensuring that it is not usurped by Nicolás Maduro’s dictatorship, which seeks to seize the energy wealth of a growing nation with the potential to become a global model for development.
Former Presidents and Members of the Liberty and Democracy Group:
- Guillermo Lasso Mendoza, Former President of Ecuador
- Iván Duque, Former President of Colombia
- Rafael Calderón, Former President of Costa Rica
- Mireya Moscoso, Former President of Panama
- Mario Abdo BenÃtez, Former President of Paraguay
- Jamil Mahuad, Former President of Ecuador
- Luis Fortuño, Former Governor of Puerto Rico
- Mariano Rajoy, Former Prime Minister of Spain
- Felipe Calderón, Former President of Mexico
- Mauricio Macri, Former President of Argentina
- Jorge Quiroga, Former President of Bolivia
