Dear Editor,
The recent approval by the Venezuela Government of legislation that makes Essequibo an official part of Venezuela is a flagrant violation of the Argyle Agreement, shows total disregard for international law, utmost disrespect for the Guyana Government, and total eye-pass for the Guyanese people.
With this new development, we, as a nation, must start serious preparations for future war. All Venezuelan refugees must be rounded up and placed in a refugee camp near the border in preparation for future deportation to Venezuela. An expanded military base with the involvement of our close allies must also be quickly established.
Our joint military capabilities and capacity must at least meet, if not surpass, that of Venezuela and their allies, to ensure that we are successful in defending our territorial integrity. This can be accomplished with the help and increased presence of the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and other trusted allies.
Maduro and his administration have now crossed a line that further divides the world along Russian or U.S. interests, and that escalates global tensions. He has also made it extremely clear that Venezuela and those supporting Venezuela’s efforts to take Essequibo cannot, and must not, be trusted.
Given the seriousness of this new legislation, we must prepare for the worst as we hope for the best. May this season of religious reflection strengthen our will and resolve as we face the threat of military invasion and occupation by Venezuela. We must, as a nation, act quickly to ensure that our borders are fully protected and secured. May the Creator protect us all.
Sincerely,
Jamil Changlee
