Venezuela recently objected to the operation of Guyana Goldfields Inc’s Aurora Gold Mine, which President David Granger yesterday characterised as part of Caracas’ continuing efforts to hinder the development of Essequibo.
“Venezuela’s claims are not only illegal, they are injurious to the economic development of Guyana. Venezuela, therefore, must desist from hindering our economic development in an obtrusive and obstructive manner that is tantamount to interference in our internal affairs. It must desist from threatening investors who have a legitimate right to pursue their activities in our territory,” Granger told the National Assembly, where he reiterated Guyana’s interest
