Venezuela plans to hold elections on Sunday for governor and legislators, including in the Essequibo region, internationally recognized as part of Guyana. This action, by President Nicolás Maduro, is seen by analysts as an attempt to bolster his legitimacy both domestically, amidst reported military disloyalty, and internationally. The move ignores the fact that Essequibo is considered Guyanese territory by most countries and its inhabitants.

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