Brazilian government wants peaceful solution to dispute between Venezuela and Guyana

The Brazilian government reiterated on Saturday (January 12) that it is committed to working for a peaceful resolution of the territorial disputes between Venezuela and Guyana. The controversy between the two countries is historic, but rose in prominence recently after the discovery of oil in Guyana, with the Venezuelan government claiming ownership of the area.

This week, President Nicolas Maduro ordered military exercises to be carried out following an incident between the Venezuelan navy and ExxonMobil vessels operating in waters claimed by the two countries.

Legitimacy

In a statement, the Brazilian Foreign Ministry stressed the need for both parties to avoid actions that affect stability and security in the region, and called for dialog between the two countries to be established "when there is a legitimate government in operation in Caracas "