Venezuela lays claim to most of Guyana

A dispute that originated in the colonial era could be another geopolitical flashpoint

On Saturday, I wrote about Venezuela’s economic tumult and the current political situation.

Venezuela, oil and sanctions

I said there was more to the story, and this is that follow-up. Like most conflicts, it involves a territorial dispute and oil.

Guyana’s oil fields

Back in 2015, Guyana was your average South American country. The GDP per capita was steadily rising and had recently …