Topic: 2024-The Situation in Guyana
Country: Argentina
Delegate Name: Gavin Dakhi
The border dispute between Guyana and Venezuela has been a constant point of political stress for both countries dating back to 1814 when a treaty was passed leaving the border undefined. Later in 1899 the territory was belonging to British Guiana with Venezuela agreeing to these terms bitterly. With the two countries maintaining a relative peaceful relationship over this territory for some time, the tensions have risen dangerously high as of late. Oil production has been the main driver of Guyana’s economic growth over the recent years. With Venezuela also having an enormous oil store, around 300 billion barrels. Both countries are dependent on oil and this region is home to a massive stockpile of unrefined oil. This is a very large and highly profitable spot of territory which makes it understandable why it is so desirable for surrounding countries.
With Argentina having the fifth largest oil reserve in Latin America, oil is also highly valued. As recent events have led to Argentina disbanding trade routes with Venezuela over fraudulent records, the relationship is still under stress between the governments of both countries. Argentina would like a peaceful resolution to this problem as any conflict within neighboring regions could lead to uprisings.
Argentina will make action to push for the OAS (Organization of American States) to be more active in mediating a peaceful resolution between the two countries. With strong ties between other Latin American countries, Argentina looks to increase the pressure on both countries to abide with diplomatic reason. Pushing for a greater role played by the UN Secretary-General in this matter is another key Argentina hopes to utilize to resolve this conflict. The UN Secretary-General would push for peaceful meetings between countries where leaders can discuss their differences without external pressures. If these measures suggested by Argentina are considered by other Latin American countries and a plan of action is devised that fits all countries involved needs and terms, this conflict will be resolved. Taken with all seriousness of this dispute over land, Argentina sides with peace above all.
