Brazil Concerned Over New Tensions In Guyana-Venezuela Border Controversy

Brazil has expressed concern over new developments in the border controversy involving Guyana and Venezuela, which have created tensions. The concern came as Venezuela complained about a British warship deployment off Guyana’s coast. Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, declared on Facebook that neither Venezuela nor any other State has anything to fear from activities within Guyana’s sovereign territory or waters. Ali said Guyana has long partnered with regional and international states to enhance internal security. Nevertheless, Venezuelan Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro referred to the British warship HMS Trent’s deployment as “the provocation and threat of the United Kingdom against peace and the sovereignty of our country.” Maduro said the vessel’s presence broke the “spirit” of a recent agreement with Guyana not to use force to settle their border issue. In addition, he ordered  his country’s armed forces to conduct defensive military exercises off Venezuela’s shores. Reuters quoted the Brazilian Government saying on Friday that it believes in avoiding military demonstrations of support for any party so that the ongoing dialogue process can produce results. According to Reuters, the statement urged all parties to “contain themselves” and resume talks. The article Brazil Concerned Over New Tensions In Guyana-Venezuela Border Controversy is...