Venezuela approves a law to annex the Essequibo that Guyana considers a serious threat. Law proposes to disqualify all candidates for public office who, according to Chavismo, have supported Guyana's position in this dispute.
Guyana once again calls on the international community to stop Venezuela's "expansionist intentions" The Guyanese Foreign Ministry has warned that its sovereignty is being violated, as well as the rulings of the International Court of Justice that urge the parties to avoid actions that aggravate the conflict.