Venezuela's Military Buildup | Asked & Answered

Venezuela and Guyana agreed not to threaten the use of force against one another over the disputed Essequibo territory, but recent Venezuelan military buildup has raised concerns. What is the strategy of the Maduro government? How can outside actors, such as Brazil and the United States, ensure that Maduro does not coerce Guyana? We turned to @csisamericas expert Christopher Hernandez-Roy for answers.

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