Topic: 2024-The Situation in Guyana
Country: Chile
Delegate Name: Anastasia Placanica
Chile is very focused on respecting sovereignty, solving problems peacefully, and following international law. The fight between Venezuela and Guyana over the Essequibo region is a big deal and could mess up the whole area if it doesn’t get sorted out. Chile thinks Guyana owns the Essequibo region because of the 1899 arbitration award, which was backed by international law.
This whole issue started in colonial times, with the 1814 treaty between Great Britain and the Netherlands, and then the 1899 arbitration. Venezuela doesn’t think the arbitration was fair, especially after the 1966 agreement, but Chile says issues like this must be solved legally and without violence. Things got even more complicated when oil was found in the Essequibo region in 2015, making it more important for both countries economically and politically.
Chile believes the United Nations should step in to help solve this peacefully. The 1899 arbitration award should stay the main legal rule for now unless both countries agree to change it or a new legal decision is made. Chile also thinks the UN should start fair negotiations between Venezuela and Guyana to make sure everyone gets heard and things don’t get worse in the region. To keep tensions down, Chile supports ideas like creating demilitarized zones at the border and stopping any aggressive moves by either side.
Chile also suggests that both countries could work together on economic opportunities in the area, especially by sharing oil profits from the disputed region fairly. Groups like CELAC and UNASUR should also get involved to back up diplomacy and stop this problem from turning into something bigger.
Chile is all about peace and working together. It’s ready to support any ideas or projects that help Venezuela and Guyana find common ground. This problem needs to be solved in a way that respects old agreements, protects sovereignty, and helps everyone in the region do better.
