Guyana’s challenge to Venezuela’s referendum, fixed for December 3, is to be heard by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on November 14 in the Hague. The referendum calls on the Venezuelan electorate to answer the following questions: (i) do you agree or reject the 1899 Arbitral Award? (ii) do you support the Geneva Agreement as the only valid legal instrument for reaching a practical solution to the controversy; (iii) do you agree with the position of Venezuela of not recognizing the jurisdiction of the ICJ; (iv) do you agree to oppose Guyana illegally and in violation of international law, making use of the sea pending delimitation? (v) Do you agree with the creation of a ‘Guayana Esequiba’ State, and to grant Venezuelan citizenship and identity cards, in conformity with the Geneva Agreement and international law, consequently incorporating on the map of Venezuelan territory.
