What's happened
Venezuela and Guyana are in a territorial dispute over oil exploration in a border region.
Why it matters
The dispute has the potential to escalate tensions and has implications for regional diplomacy and oil exploration in the area.
What the papers say
AP News reports Venezuela's accusation of illegal oil concessions, while The Guardian highlights the potential escalation of tensions and the impact on regional diplomacy.
How we got here
The territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana has been ongoing, with recent tensions arising from military movements and oil exploration in the disputed area.
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