2023 - Venezuela's concerns that the International Court of Justice is not the appropriate body to adjudicate on the boundary dispute over the oil-rich western region of Guyana have been rejected. The Court of Justice says it will now adjudicate the matter.

A recent referendum in Venezuela revealed that the majority of voters support the nation's claim to Essequibo and supported the creation of a new Venezuelan state there. In response to what it regards as Venezuela's "annexation" attempt, Guyana is pleading for regional and global assistance.