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2015-09-23 Caribbean-Latin America

Venezuela holds military exercise, raising tensions with Guyana

Caracas (AFP) - Venezuela said Tuesday it is conducting military exercises in the eastern part of the country, a move neighboring Guyana denounced as an "extraordinary escalation" of an ongoing border dispute.

Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez said the troop buildup, which Guyana had noticed with concern, was an "operational deployment exercise."

He said Venezuelans could rest assured "because we are really preparing ourselves ... even with all the fronts we face today," alluding to simultaneous border tensions with Guyana and Colombia.

Guyana's President David Granger said his cabinet was meeting with military and police chiefs to craft a response to Venezuela's movement of naval vessels and ground forces in the area.

Venezuela has been pressing claims to Guyana's Essequibo region, which encompasses two-thirds of the former British colony, since Exxon Mobil discovered oil in disputed waters off its coast earlier this year.
Exxon will not let Venezuela have it.

Posted by Sven the pelter 2015-09-23 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11135 views ] Top

#1 Wehell, looks like its NOT just VENEZUELA-VS-COLUMBIA anymore???

Posted by JosephMendiola 2015-09-23 00:01|| 2015-09-23 00:01|| Front Page Top

#2 "Guyana's emigration rate is among the highest in the world - more than 55% of its citizens reside abroad - and it is one of the largest recipients of remittances relative to GDP among Latin American and Caribbean counties. Although remittances are a vital source of income for most citizens, the pervasive emigration of skilled workers deprives Guyana of professionals in healthcare and other key sectors. More than 80% of Guyanese nationals with tertiary level educations have emigrated. Brain drain and the concentration of limited medical resources in Georgetown hamper Guyana's ability to meet the health needs of its predominantly rural population. Guyana has one of the highest HIV prevalence rates in the region and continues to rely on international support for its HIV treatment and prevention programs."

Posted by Sven the pelter 2015-09-23 19:23|| 2015-09-23 19:23|| Front Page Top

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