After low-turnout referendum in support, #Venezuela looks to have formally fully annexed (absorbed) the disputed #GuayanaEsequiba / #Essequibo region, currently controlled by #Guyana. It had previously labeled it on maps as a special "zone in reclamation".
Venezuela also says it will create new state/province to (theoretically) govern the area, but apparently hasn't done so quite yet.
https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-12-06/venezuela-guyana-dispute-maduro-mobilizes-the-army-and-announces-annexation-of-essequibo.html
#geography #disputedterritory #Essequibo #admin1 #borders #SouthAmerica @geography