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Border crisis: Brazil's role in resolving the conflict between Guyana and Venezuela

9Mar

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Brazil, Guiana, Venezuela

Border crisis: Brazil's role in resolving the conflict between Guyana and Venezuela

The South American region has faced a series of geopolitical challenges that threaten not only the internal stability of the countries, but also harmony between neighboring nations. One of the most significant examples is the growing tension between Guyana and Venezuela, a conflict that not only raises regional concerns, but it also places Brazil in a position where its actions are fundamental to promoting peace and stability in the region. The root of the conflict between Guyana and Venezuela dates back to the 19th century, but it has gained new dimensions in recent years due to the discovery of large oil reserves in the disputed Essequibo region. A Venezuela, facing a deep economic and political crisis, has reaffirmed its territorial claims, increasing tension in the area. Em...

Echoes of the past: the territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana and the indelible mark of history

The recent escalation of tensions between Venezuela and Guyana around the Essequibo region reignites a territorial dispute that, despite centuries of existence, continues to be a critical element in relations between these two South American countries. This article seeks to analyze the importance of considering historical issues in understanding and resolving this conflict, offering a comprehensive view on the present and future implications of this impasse. The origin of this conflict dates back to the colonial period, when borders were often determined by the reach of European empires, in this case, the British and the Spanish. The Essequibo region, rich in natural resources, has become the subject of dispute since colonial boundaries were imprecisely defined. A Venezuela...

The border issue between Venezuela and Guyana

Map with the border between Venzuela and Guyana, with projection of the maritime area. Tension on the border between Venezuela and Guyana made headlines last weekend, due to apprehension, by the Venezuelan Navy, of the Guyanese fishing vessels "Nady Nayera" and "Sea Wolf". The chancelleries of the two countries exchanged protest notes. Guyana accuses Venezuela of having committed an “act of aggression” by seizing ships in Guyanese waters. Venezuelans responded that the seizure was legitimate, because it was carried out in waters under the jurisdiction of your country. The dispute predates the independence of the two countries. Since the beginning of the century 19, Spanish and British already disputed the positioning of the border between their colonies in northern South America. In 1835, with Venezuela ...