On December 9, Sky News noted that the escalating territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana had sparked a potential South American war. Tensions are on the rise as the two sides mobilize their troops, and four countries are about to deploy troops in the disputed Essequibo region. Venezuela**Maduro led his army into the port of Parima in the Amakuro Delta state in preparation for the seizure of Essequibo territory. Guyana has strengthened security measures withU.S. ** teamcooperation to protect the Essequibo regionPetroleum resources。In addition, Brazil has deployed its military and strengthened its presence in the border areas.
1. Venezuela's actions
Venezuela has long tried to regain control of the Essequibo region. Recently, the country held a referendum in which more than 95% of voters supported the inclusion of the disputed region in Venezuela. Venezuela's National Assembly has also passed legislation establishing the 24th state, Guyana-Essequibo, in the disputed territory. To achieve this, Venezuela sent troops to the port of Parima in preparation for the seizure of 160,000 square kilometers of Essequibo territory.
2. Guyana's response
Guyana is resolute in asserting its territorial sovereignty and has strengthened its security measures in the face of threats from Venezuela. Guyana withU.S. ** teamCooperate to protect the Essequibo regionPetroleum resources。The Guyana Defense Forces are on full alert, with the US Southern Command, among othersMilitaryColleagues have maintained close contact and said that they will not allow their territory to be violated and will not let threats hinder the country's development.
3. Aid from the United States and Brazil
In support of Guyana, the United States announced that it would conduct a war with the countryMilitary Xiand strengthen regional cooperation and joint action. U.S. Southern Command, in cooperation with the Guyana Defence Force, conducted an air operation on 7 December. Brazil has also decided to increase its allocationMilitarytroops, deployed more on the border of Venezuela and GuyanaArmored vehiclesto consolidate their presence.
1. Geopolitical factors
The dispute between Venezuela and Guyana is geopolitical in naturePoliticsThe question concerns the ownership of territories and resources. The Essequibo region is rich inPetroleum resources, which has become the focus of contention between the two sides.
2. U.S. interests
The United States, as an ally of Guyana, is critical of its importance in maintaining the country's sovereignty andPetroleum resourcesof concerns. U.S. aid andMilitary XiIt shows that they are ready to help protect Guyana's interests.
3. The interests of Russia and Iran
As allies of Venezuela, Russia and Iran hope that the war will contain the United States and distract it from Ukraine and the Middle East. A South American war will help Russia and Iran geographicallyPoliticsto gain more influence.
The dispute between Venezuela and Guyana is important for the South American region andInternationalSocieties are all of great significance. The essence of the dispute is a question of territory and resources, but there is a geographical lurking in itPolitics, economic and interest wrestling. of both sidesMilitaryDeployment and preparation show that war is already a real possibility.
In this war, there is a huge complexity of the interests and goals of the parties. Both Venezuela and Guyana have tried to defend their territorial and resource interests, while major powers such as the United States, Russia, and Iran have tried to gain benefits and influence in this war.
However, the war is a disaster for either side. The war will give the South American region andInternationalSociety brings immeasurable damage and consequences. I hope that all parties can resolve their differences through dialogue and negotiation, avoid the outbreak of war, and make positive efforts for regional peace and stability. Only through a peaceful settlement can all parties realize their own interests and goals and promote the development and prosperity of the region.