Venezuela’s President, Nicolás Maduro, has recently announced the creation of a new state in Venezuela and has put forth plans to redraw the Venezuelan map, incorporating land belonging to neighboring Guyana.
The decision has been both praised and criticized, with many viewing it as a power play from the Venezuelan president. Maduro has proposed the creation of State Zulia Roraima. It would incorporate part of Guyana’s territory, which would no longer be a part of the neighboring country. Guyana has firmly rejected this proposal, and other countries in the region have expresse their concerns.
Maduro has justified his claim by citing historical evidence, arguing that Venezuela gained control of part of Guyana’s territory in 1840. He has also argued that the creation of State Zulia Roraima will help to better define the borders between the two countries, and ease tensions in the area.
Nevertheless, the plan is seen by many as a threat from the Venezuelan president to the sovereignty of his neighbor. The United Nations, which has already begun to mediate the situation, has expressed its concern and urged Maduro not to take any unilateral action to redraw the border.
The situation has been further complicated by the fact that there is an ongoing territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana, which dates back over a century. The two countries share a maritime border, and both claim a portion of the sea and its resources.
The creation of State Zulia Roraima comes at a time when tensions between the two countries are at an all-time high. It is unclear how the political and administrative ramifications of this proposal will affect the region, as well as Venezuela’s relationship with other countries in the area.
As the situation continues to develop, it is certain that it will have far-reaching geopolitical consequences. It remains to be seen how the international community will respond, and how this move will be viewed in the long run.