The army is strengthening the border, although Venezuela considers an invasion of Guyana unlikely
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Tensions between Venezuela and Guyana have caught the attention of Brazil. The reason for this is that for a largescale land occupation of Venezuela, an incursion by military personnel from the regime of dictator Nicolás Maduro would have to go through Brazilian territory into Guyana.
In particular, the cities on the border between the two countries: Pacaraima on the border with Venezuela and Bonfim and Normandia in the region of the indigenous land of Raposa Serra do Sol on the border with Guyana.
However, members of the Brazilian army consider the situation to be unlikely. Nevertheless, the army increased military personnel in Pacaraima. According to the newspaper A Folha de São Paulo, the aim is to equip them to fight on land in the event of an invasion.
The Ministry of Defense confirmed to the newspaper the increased military presence in the region due to the crisis between Venezuela and Guyana. Around 200 soldiers and armored personnel carriers were deployed to the border in the municipality. In addition to transporting ammunition by air, the focus is on land combat.
Army officials say that invading a friendly country would be an unthinkable mistake on Maduro’s part, despite the good relations Venezuela has with Brazil following the election of President Lula (PT).
Next Sunday the 3rd, the Venezuelan population will decide whether or not to support the incorporation of the Essequibo region of Guyana into their territory, which represents 70% of Guyana’s territory.
This Friday 1st, the judges of the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, declared that Venezuela must refrain from any action that alters the situation in the Essequibo region. However, the suspension of the referendum was not recommended.
Brazil’s foreign ministry said it was following the crisis between Venezuela and Guyana with concern.
Source: Redação Terra