CARICOM Condemns Venezuelan Incursion into Guyana’s Waters

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has condemned a recent incursion by Venezuela into Guyana’s territorial waters, calling it an act of aggression that violates international law and the 2023 Argyle Declaration.

According to CARICOM, Guyana’s President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, informed the regional bloc that Venezuelan military vessels engaged with one of Guyana’s Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) platforms on March 1, 2025. CARICOM described the incident as provocative and a direct contradiction to the commitment by both nations to maintain peace in the region.

The organisation reaffirmed its unwavering support for Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, urging Venezuela to immediately withdraw from Guyana’s waters and refrain from any further interference with the FPSO platforms. CARICOM also emphasised that the ongoing border dispute should be resolved through the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which has jurisdiction over the matter.

“What is required now, more than ever, is patience, calm and non-provocation, on both sides,” the statement read, adding that a peaceful resolution remains possible without escalatory actions.

CARICOM, alongside the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), remains committed to ensuring the Caribbean remains a Zone of Peace.