Brazil increases northern border military presence amid Venezuela-Guyana spat -ministry.

During monitoring a territorial dispute between its neighbors, Guyana and Venezuela, Brazil “has intensified defensive actions” along its northern border, according to a statement released by the country’s military ministry on Wednesday.

According to the Ministry of Defense, they have been monitoring the situation. An increased military presence has been promoted in the northern border area of the nation, where defensive activities have been enhanced, according to a statement released by the organization.

In escalating tensions between Venezuela and Guyana over an oil-rich region known as the “Esequiba,” which accounts for more than two-thirds of Guyana’s entire land mass, Brazil is trying to send additional military forces to the north.

In recent years, Venezuela’s claims on the Esequiba, which have been the cause of a territorial dispute that has been going on for a long time, have been revived after Guyana discovered oil and gas along the maritime boundary.

During the referendum that will take place on December 3rd, Venezuelans will vote on “the rights” of the Esequiba. On Friday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is anticipated to decide on a request made by Guyana to cancel the vote scheduled for this week. The government of Venezuela has stated that it will proceed regardless of the circumstances.

Venezuela protested an oil tender that Guyana issued in September. The Venezuelan government said that the offshore regions are open to dispute and that the firms that were granted the resources would not have the right to explore them.

An instant response from the Venezuelan Ministry of Communications was not received in response to a request for comment on the steps taken by Brazil.