US Denies Establishment of Secret Military Base in Guyana Amidst Venezuelan Accusations

US Denies Establishment of Secret Military Base in Guyana Amidst Venezuelan Accusations

US Denies Establishment of Secret Military Base in Guyana Amidst Venezuelan Accusations

US Denies Establishment of Secret Military Base in Guyana Amidst Venezuelan Accusations

The United States Government has refuted claims made by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro regarding the establishment of a secret military base in Guyana. White House National Security Communications Adviser, Admiral John Kirby, dismissed the allegations during a press briefing on Thursday, stating unequivocally, “there’s no plans for a secret military base [in Guyana].”

Maduro had accused Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali of being a “puppet” of the United States Government, British Government, and US oil giant ExxonMobil, further alleging that Guyana was colluding with US security agencies to establish secret military bases aimed at attacking Tumeremo, purportedly the capital of a new state Venezuela claims to establish in the Essequibo territory.

Responding to Maduro’s accusations, President Ali emphasized Guyana’s commitment to abiding by international law and pursuing peaceful coexistence with its neighbors. He reiterated, “We have no intention of converting any other assets from any one of our neighbors. Our only intention is to live peacefully and to develop our country for the Guyanese people.”

The ongoing tensions between Guyana and Venezuela stem from Venezuela’s recent move to claim Guyana’s Essequibo region, comprising more than two-thirds of Guyana’s national territory, as part of its own territory. Maduro promulgated the “Organic Law for the Defense of Guayana Esequiba,” asserting Venezuela’s sovereignty over the disputed territory.

In response to Venezuela’s actions, Guyana’s Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo described the move as “bad faith” and reassured the Guyanese citizenry that the Government remains vigilant. Jagdeo emphasized that Guyana has notified its legal team and international partners about Venezuela’s latest act of aggression.

Additionally, Guyana has denied allegations of collaborating with the US or any other country in aggression against Venezuela. The United States Southern Command’s Air Force Commander, Major General Evan Pettus, dismissed claims of establishing a military base in Guyana, affirming the long-standing bilateral security partnership between the US and Guyana.

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The escalating tensions underscore the need for diplomatic efforts to resolve the territorial dispute peacefully and uphold international law. Guyana continues to seek support from its allies and partners while asserting its sovereignty over the Essequibo region. The situation remains fluid, with both countries closely monitoring developments in the region.

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