The UN Security Council on Monday urged Venezuela and Guyana to de-escalate tensions surrounding the disputed Essequibo territory. The council’s call followed a recent increase in rhetoric between the two nations regarding the territory, which is administered and controlled by Guyana. The Essequibo region is rich in oil reserves and is claimed by both Venezuela and Guyana. Topics: #venezuela #guyana #called Post navigation The Chinese Foreign Minister had a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Vladimir Putin is not welcome at the Normandy landings 80th anniversary ceremony