Venezuela has warned of significant environmental damage following an alleged oil spill originating in Trinidad and Tobago, affecting coastal areas in Sucre, Delta Amacuro, and the Gulf of Paria.
In a statement, Venezuela’s Foreign Ministry said preliminary assessments identified risks to mangroves, wetlands, and regional marine ecosystems. Trinidad and Tobago has not publicly confirmed the incident.
Meanwhile, Venezuela interim president Delcy Rodriguez arrived in the Netherlands ahead of hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the disputed, oil-rich Esequibo region claimed by both Venezuela and Guyana.
Oil spill developments
- Venezuela requested mitigation measures and reparations under international environmental law
- The spill allegedly threatens wetlands, mangroves, and marine ecosystems
- Trinidad and Tobago has not publicly confirmed the reported incident
ICJ and Esequibo developments
- Rodriguez is leading Venezuela’s delegation at the ICJ hearing
- The dispute with Guyana over the Esequibo region was brought to the court in 2018
- A final ICJ ruling is expected in the coming months
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