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  • Dec 12, 2023
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BRAZIL INTERVENES TO HOLD GUYANA-VENEZUELA TALKS

Why in the News?

  • The government of Guyana, under pressure from neighboring Brazil and a Caribbean trading bloc, agreed Sunday to join bilateral talks with Venezuela over an escalating territorial dispute.
Source: Bloomberg

Intervention by Brazil: Guyana, prompted by pressure from Brazil and a Caribbean trading bloc, consented to engage in bilateral discussions with Venezuela regarding a contentious territorial dispute.

Meeting Arrangement: President Irfan Ali of Guyana announced plans to convene discussions on the delineation of border lines between the two nations. The meeting is set to take place in St. Vincent on Thursday.

Context of Tensions: Despite the agreement for talks, the Venezuela-Guyana border witnesses military build-ups on both sides, indicating heightened tensions.

Maping

  • Guyana is officially known as the Cooperative Republic of Guyana.
  • The country is bordered by;
  • The Atlantic Ocean in the North.
  • Brazil in the South and Southwest.
  • Venezuela in the West.
  • Suriname in the East.