venezuela threatening military action against guyana, with maduro holding a referendum today that will pass easily. mostly bluster for a deeply unpopular dictator. the direct border is impenetrable—militarily maduro would have to go through brazil. and china, venezuela’s closest friend that matters, owns a piece of the massive oil find maduro claims. so i’m deeply skeptical we are on the brink of war. but tensions are heading up.
@ianbremmer @ARaj_Energy Why is the border so secure? geography?
@ianbremmer Not American companies mostly in Guyana, no not at all.
@ianbremmer Had an in-depth conversation on this with locals and experts yesterday. Give it a listen 👇
@ianbremmer Had an in-depth conversation on this with locals and experts yesterday. Give it a listen 👇
@ianbremmer lula is his friend, though. and the brazilian army hate the guy. so not sure
@ianbremmer Brazil are not Guyanese mercenaries
@ianbremmer Gold just made new all time highs. A major warning for all. Bigger picture—-Central banks screwed up. Governments around the globe are aware. There’s going to be a vacuum for power the likes we have not seen in decades.
@ianbremmer Maduro tem 2 caminhos: A) invasão ainda em breve, militar e sem aceitação da população local. B) Usar o referendo para enviar milhares de miseráveis para a região, prometendo a quem for e tomar posse das terras (são locais isolados de difícil acesso) ele vai lá "defender" depois.
Tengo noticias para Maduro y los Chinos... United States Security Cooperation Office (USSCO) Guyana is a joint organization representing the Commander, United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM). Assigned officers function as military consultants to the Guyana Defence Force at the Chief of Staff and Force Staff levels.