The Unexpected Veto eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, October 31st, 2024 – In a surprising turn of events, Venezuela’s bid to join the BRICS bloc was vetoed during the recent summit in Kazan. This decision has sparked a diplomatic whirlwind, with President Nicolás Maduro calling for consultations with the Brazilian ambassador. Maduro’s claim that Brazil’s “irrational” diplomacy played…
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eyesonsuriname In a plot twist worthy of a telenovela, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil finds himself signing a document at the Foro de São Paulo, declaring the victory of President Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela. This comes after Maduro’s dramatic accusation that Lula is actually a CIA doppelganger. The political chess game has…
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Offers Sandinista Fighters theeyesproject Amsterdam, 11 september 2024– Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega offered his Venezuelan colleague Nicolás Maduro the help of his “Sandinista fighters” in case of civil war in the South American country, where the opposition insists on not admitting the National Electoral Council’s (CNE) announcement that the incumbent had been reelected on July…
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eyesonsuriname 1. Dueling Declarations In a dramatic twist, both President Nicolás Maduro and opposition candidate Edmundo González have claimed victory in Venezuela’s presidential election. The nation now stands at a crossroads, with electoral authorities asserting Maduro’s win while the opposition insists that González emerged triumphant1. 2. The Numbers Game The official tally shows Maduro securing…
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A Vision for Economic Revival eyesonsuriname Amidst geopolitical tensions and U.S. sanctions, Venezuela has taken a bold step by formally applying to join the BRICS alliance12. Led by President Nicolás Maduro, the oil-rich South American nation seeks to harness the economic rejuvenation opportunities that BRICS membership could offer. 1. Bypassing U.S. Sanctions: 2. Energy Trade…
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eyesonsuriname 1. Historical Context The longstanding territorial dispute between Guyana and Venezuela has its roots in colonial history. The Essequibo region, rich in natural resources, has been a point of contention for centuries. Guyana, a former British colony, claims the area based on historical boundaries, while Venezuela asserts that the 1899 Arbitral Award was invalid.…
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Centuries Old Territorial Dispute Flames Up eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 22 March 2024 — Venezuela’s National Assembly Thursday passed a law creating a new region in the oil-rich Essequibo territory under Guyanese control since the late 1800s on which Caracas claims sovereignty. The Venezuelan Parliament unanimously approved the creation of the state of Guayana Esequiba, which is…
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Safeguarding a Nation Committed to Peace eyesonsuriname Guyana, a beacon of peace and stability in the heart of South America, recently reaffirmed its dedication to regional cooperation under the leadership of President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali at the CELAC summit. However, with ongoing border disputes with Venezuela, questions arise about how Guyana can safeguard its…
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The government of Guyana has issued a statement expressing its concern over reports of increased military activities and troop mobilization by Venezuelan forces in proximity to the country’s borders. In response to these developments, Guyana has taken steps to address the situation, including informing its international partners and taking measures to safeguard its sovereignty. The…
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Economic stagnation, popular frustration and polarization eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, June 19th 2022– When they vote in a presidential run-off election this weekend [ June 18/19th 2022 ] Colombians face a difficult choice between two ill-qualified populists. The choice between presidential candidates in Colombia has become worryingly familiar in all of Latin and South American elections. On the left, Gustavo…
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