Venezuela Reaffirms Rejection of ICJ Jurisdiction in Esequibo Dispute

Venezuelan Chancellor Félix Plasencia reiterated Venezuela's rejection of ICJ jurisdiction over the Esequibo dispute, reaffirming the 1966 Geneva Agreement as the basis for negotiations. This follows Guyana's request to the UN General Assembly to enforce the upcoming ICJ ruling. The move signals continued diplomatic friction and potential escalation in the territorial dispute, with implications for regional stability and resource access.