Venezuela and Its Problems with Land and the USA

May 11, 2026, 18:51
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Introduction

Delcy Rodríguez is the leader of Venezuela. She went to a world court. She talked about land and the USA.

Main Body

Venezuela and Guyana fight over a big piece of land. This land has gold and oil. Guyana wants an old rule from 1899. Venezuela wants a new rule from 1966. Rodríguez says Guyana only wants the land because of the oil. Donald Trump is the president of the USA. He said Venezuela could become a part of the USA. Rodríguez said no. She says Venezuela is its own country. Now, Venezuela and the USA try to work together. They talk to find a way to be friends. But Venezuela still does not agree with the world court.

Conclusion

The court will make a decision in a few months. Venezuela and the USA are still in a difficult situation.

Learning

💡 The Power of 'Wants'

In the text, we see a pattern: Person/Country + wants + Thing.

  • Guyana wants an old rule.
  • Venezuela wants a new rule.
  • Guyana wants the land.

How to use this for A2: Use this simple block to express a need or a desire.

Subject →\rightarrow wants →\rightarrow Object

Examples for your life:

  • I want a coffee.
  • My friend wants a new car.
  • The student wants a better grade.

🌍 'Its Own' (Possession)

Look at the phrase: "Venezuela is its own country."

When something belongs to the subject itself, we use its own.

  • The dog has its own bed.
  • The city has its own rules.
  • This house has its own garden.

Vocabulary Learning

leader (n.)
a person who leads or commands a group
Example:Delcy Rodríguez is the leader of Venezuela.
court (n.)
a place where legal cases are heard
Example:She went to a world court.
land (n.)
area of ground
Example:Venezuela and Guyana fight over a big piece of land.
gold (n.)
a valuable yellow metal
Example:This land has gold and oil.
oil (n.)
a liquid used for fuel
Example:This land has gold and oil.
rule (n.)
a law or regulation
Example:Guyana wants an old rule from 1899.
president (n.)
the head of a country
Example:Donald Trump is the president of the USA.
country (n.)
a nation with its own government
Example:Venezuela is its own country.
work (v.)
to do tasks or labor
Example:They try to work together.
agree (v.)
to have the same opinion
Example:Venezuela still does not agree with the world court.
decision (n.)
a choice made after thinking
Example:The court will make a decision in a few months.
difficult (adj.)
hard to deal with
Example:They are still in a difficult situation.
situation (n.)
a set of circumstances
Example:They are still in a difficult situation.