US vows to respond if Venezuela attacks Guyana

The United States has vowed to respond accordingly if the Venezuelan authorities launch an attack on Guyana, its ally in South America.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is on the second leg of a three-nation tour of the Caribbean, spoke on Thursday at a press conference alongside Guyanese President Irfaan Ali.

The Trump administration is strengthening U.S. ties with Guyana, which has significant offshore oil deposits but faces threats from Venezuela, its…