Essequibo Hearings: Guyana Says Venezuela's Claim is a "Threat"
On Monday, May 4, Guyana affirmed before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) — the United Nations' highest court — that Venezuela's claim over the Essequibo territory constitutes an "existential threat."
TL;DR
- Guyana asserted before the ICJ that Venezuela's claim to the Essequibo territory is an "existential threat."
- The statement was made on Monday, May 4th.
- The ICJ is the highest court of the United Nations.