Named a portion of Venezuela's Bolivar state as "guayana esequiba" and wants his people to believe it's on Essequibo territory. Had sham elections to elect a governor and deputy allegedly for "Essequibo." Has said Venezuela will not recognize the ICJ's ruling.

In the graphic below, she is seen crossing the Cuyuni River into Guyana with a group of people whom she organized for the trip.

Maduro has threatened Guyana militarily. Increased the military base at Ankoko Island.