Venezuela assessing ‘irregular situation’ in Guyana’s move to extend continental shelf

Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett

The Government of Venezuela yesterday issued a statement in response to Guyana’s submission of a claim to an extended continental shelf, saying it had started to “assess this irregular situation” and was taking the necessary action to preserve the law with respect to its “maritime façade.”

The vital interests of the country would be defended in a resolute manner by means of internationally established mechanisms for dialogue, the release continued,