Acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez called the report submitted by Guyana to the International Court of Justice on the Guyana-Essequibo territorial dispute "pernicious and useless." According to her, any court decision will not only fail to bring about a final settlement of the conflict but will also exacerbate disagreements between the parties, causing them to "dig in on their positions." Rodríguez emphasized that the only functioning mechanism remains the 1966 Geneva Agreement, which both countries previously signed.
Caracas accused Georgetown of attempting to "erase the historical memory" of the Venezuelan people related to the Essequibo region. "Erasing history will never justify theft," Rodríguez said, adding that the truth will ultimately prevail. Despite the hardline stance, the Venezuelan side confirmed its readiness for direct high-level dialogue, calling on regional mediators to help find a "mutually beneficial and practical solution" for both peoples.
Full version: Presidenta Encargada calificó de pernicioso e inútil informe presentado por Guyana ante la CIJ