The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Sunday issued a statement condemning what it said were “unpatriotic efforts” of some persons involved in sharing Venezuelan propaganda.

This release comes amid rising tensions between Guyana and Venezuela as the Spanish-speaking nation forges ahead with elections for the Essequibo region, internationally recognised as Guyana’s. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) unanimously reaffirmed provisional measures granted in December 2023 and told Venezuela that it shall refrain from conducting, or preparing to conduct, elections in the Essequibo region.

See below the full release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: 

The Government of Guyana has noted the unpatriotic and sustained efforts of some in spreading Venezuelan propaganda; some of which is dated, some not related to Guyana and some totally fabricated.

These posts are generated to create unease, tension and unnecessary worry among the population, no doubt with an ulterior political motive. We urge Guyanese to rely only on official communications on this matter and avoid falling prey to those with an alternative unpatriotic agenda.