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Guyana Defence Force brigadier general Omar Khan warns Venezuelans living in Guyana against participating in

Guyana–Venezuela territorial dispute — Guyana Defence Force brigadier general Omar Khan warns Venezuelans living in Guyana against participating in the May 25 referendum on the Essequibo proposed by the Venezuelan gover

Published May 21, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Guyana–Venezuela territorial dispute.

Guyana Defence Force brigadier general Omar Khan warns Venezuelans living in Guyana against participating in the May 25 referendum on the Essequibo proposed by the Venezuelan government, with Khan saying that they will risk arrest for "treason and other felonies" as well as deportation. [https://apnews.com/article/guyana-venezuela-elections-essequibo-dispute-a74a9e86bb8ccffe8744a0068cba8502 (AP)]

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