The United States government has decided to increase its military aid to Guyana after the country faces territorial claims from Venezuela. According to information from the agency Associated Press (AP)the increase in military aid includes American assistance for Guyana to purchase new planes, helicopters, drones and radars to improve its defense capacity.
The decision to increase aid for the defense of the small South American nation was confirmed after a meeting this Sunday (4) between authorities from the two countries, who discussed ways to strengthen Guyana's territorial integrity against possible external aggression.
As reported by the APUS Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer stated that the cooperation is “defensive” in nature and that the US does not “consider it appropriate for countries to make threats or use force against others.”
Venezuela claims the Essequibo region, rich in natural and mineral resources, which corresponds to around 70% of Guyana's territory. The Caracas regime even held a referendum last year to count on the “support” of the population for the annexation of the region.
According to information from the Argentine website Infobae, Guyana's President Irfaan Ali said his government will soon purchase a fleet of at least four American helicopters, as well as drones, planes and other equipment. The country's chief of staff, General Omar Khan, said authorities will also purchase radar systems to improve air and maritime knowledge and capabilities.
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