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Over 40 Venezuelan passengers have been left stranded in Guyana following a decision by the Guyana government not to allow Venezuelan state-owned airline, Conviasa Airlines to land in the country over the non-payment of its bond.
But the decision of the Guyana government may also be linked to the recent decree issued by the Venezuelan President, claiming Guyana’s oil rich territorial waters.
The Government of Guyana has made known its strong objections to the latest claim by the Venezuelan government.
At the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, the stranded passengers were forced to sleep in the departure lounge as they faced uncertainties about leaving the country. Conviasa Airlines is the only carrier offering direct service between Guyana and Venezuela.