Brazil reinforces military presence on the border with Guyana and Venezuela due to tension in Essequibo

Brazil reinforced its military presence on the country’s northern border as a result of diplomatic tensions between Venezuela It is Guyana through the region of Essequiboofficial sources reported this Wednesday.

He Brazilian Ministry of Defense stated in a statement that it is monitoring the situation between neighboring countries, which is why it decided to reinforce border security.

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“Defense actions were intensified in the country’s northern border region, promoting a greater military presence“, states the statement sent to EFE, which does not specify what measures were taken.

The Brazilian state of Roraimain the heart of the Amazon jungle, it borders Venezuela and the Guyanese region of Essequibowhich is a territory of almost 160 thousand square kilometers claimed by Caracas for more than a century.

The diplomatic tension between Venezuela It is Guyana has resurfaced in recent weeks after the National Assembly He called for a non-binding referendum on the territorial dispute for next Sunday.

In the referendum, the population will be consulted on the possible incorporation of Essequibo into the national map and the granting of Venezuelan nationality to the 125 thousand inhabitants of the disputed area.

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Venezuela accuses the president of Guyana, Irfaan Ali, of ignoring the multiple appeals of his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolás Madurofor “establish direct diplomatic dialogue”to resolve the controversy.

In turn, Guyana guaranteed this month that “it’s over” the moment of a negotiation and that trusts in the process carried out by the International Court of Justice (CIJ), which declared itself competent to decide on the matter.

Ministers and authorities of Foreign Affairs and Defense of the South Americawho held a meeting last week in Brazilurged Guyana and Venezuela to resolve bilateral tension through dialogue.

Source: Elcomercio

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