Maduro Arrests Opposition Figures as Oil-Rich Guyana Readies for Invasion

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has issued arrest warrants for opposition politicians who are challenging a move to annex oil-rich Essequibo in a last-minute ploy to ensure his chances of maintaining the presidency against wildly falling popularity.  Maduro has officially placed the disputed territory of oil-rich Essequibo under military jurisdiction, putting oil exploration and production operations of Exxon and Chevron at risk.  Following a Sunday referendum, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has declared the return of Essequibo,…