Brazil says that it is deploying troops along its border with Venezuela after the Venezuelan government announced plans to incorporate an area controlled by Guyana into its territory.
Venezuela renewed its land claims after offshore oil and gas reserves were discovered a few years ago.
While Guyana has its troops on high alert, the Brazilian army has said that it is moving more soldiers to the border city of Boa Vista, the capital of Roraima state, as well as bringing in more armed vehicles.
According to AFP news agency, Brazil’s army has said it is reinforcing its presence in the region as part of efforts to “guarantee the inviolability of the territory”.
A Guyanese army helicopter with seven people on board was reported missing near the Venezuelan border on Wednesday.
However, the Guyanese Chief of Staff, Omar Khan, said there was “no information suggesting Venezuela was involved”.
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Brazil says that it is deploying troops along its border with Venezuela after the Venezuelan government announced plans to incorporate an area controlled by Guyana into its territory.
Venezuela renewed its land claims after offshore oil and gas reserves were discovered a few years ago.
While Guyana has its troops on high alert, the Brazilian army has said that it is moving more soldiers to the border city of Boa Vista, the capital of Roraima state, as well as bringing in more armed vehicles.
According to AFP news agency, Brazil’s army has said it is reinforcing its presence in the region as part of efforts to “guarantee the inviolability of the territory”.
A Guyanese army helicopter with seven people on board was reported missing near the Venezuelan border on Wednesday.
However, the Guyanese Chief of Staff, Omar Khan, said there was “no information suggesting Venezuela was involved”.
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