We must ensure our ICJ efforts are not undermined

Apr 03, 2020 Letters

DEAR EDITOR,

Military operations by the USA have commenced in Venezuelan waters with a very strong focus on eliminating both the government and the drug traffickers, which have been viewed as one in the same. It is imperative that our major national parties take a strong dose of realism and establish a pragmatic approach to obtaining a peaceful resolution to this year’s election process.
Ensuring a credible and acceptable democracy is established is essential to maintaining our stronghold on our territory of Essequibo. Mr. Guaidó continues to benefit from USA support and this escalation in our Region will increase the risk Guyana is exposed to over the coming months.
It would also be prudent to gather the immigrants from Venezuela and have them in a single location on our side of Ankoko Island. There is no need to risk having undercover Venezuelan military operatives throughout the country and especially throughout the Essequibo county.
Now is the time for past grievances between the major parties to be set aside, even if on a temporary basis, to ensure that our ICJ efforts are not undermined.
Regards,
Mr. Jamil Changlee
Chairman
The Cooperative Republicans of Guyana