Maduro says ready to meet with Guyana leader on border dispute
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro called Monday for direct talks with his Guyanese counterpart to resolve mounting tensions between the two South American neighbors over a disputed border region rich in oil.In remarks directed to Guyanese President Irfaan Ali, Maduro said: "I am ready to meet with you very quickly, at the location of our choice in the Caribbean... to resume peace negotiations and put an end to these threats."