A Disputa Territorial Pela Região De Essequibo E Suas Implicações Para A Marinha Do Brasil

Abstract

ABSTRACT THE TERRITORIAL DISPUTE OVER THE ESSEQUIBO REGION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR THE BRAZILIAN NAVY The research work aims to address the territorial dispute that dates to the 16th and 17th centuries, over the Essequibo region, located between the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, which was known as British or British Guiana, and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The territorial conflict involving this region was initially discussed through an arbitration treaty in February 1897. On October 3, 1899, the Paris arbitral award was issued, having been favorable to the United Kingdom, granting it the territory with an area of 159,5 square kilometers west of the Essequibo River. The region, rich in natural resources and with a strategic geographical position, has the potential to affect geopolitical and security dynamics in south America. The monograph examines the strategic implications of this dispute for the Brazilian Navy, as a major naval force in south America, with a vital interest in maintaining peace and stability in the region. The territorial dispute at Essequibo presents both challenges and opportunities for the Brazilian Navy. Challenges include the need to navigate the geopolitical complexities of the dispute, the potential for armed conflict in the region, and the need to protect Brazil's maritime interests. Opportunities include the potential for the Brazilian Navy to play a leading role in mediating the conflict and promoting regional cooperation. This research project proposes to analyze the dispute over the Essequibo region and its implications for the Brazilian Navy, considering aspects of regional security, foreign policy, and defense strategies.