Brazil to send national guard near border with Venezuela
Summary
Brazil is sending national guard troops to its northern state, Roraima, near the border with Venezuela. This decision is to help control illegal activities and support public safety in the region as tensions increase following U.S. actions in Venezuela.Key Facts
- Brazil will send national guard troops to Roraima, a state bordering Venezuela.
- The national guard aims to address drug trafficking and illegal mining.
- Brazil's government published an official decree about this deployment.
- The U.S. recently took military action in Venezuela, including bombing and abduction of President Nicolas Maduro.
- Brazil temporarily closed its border with Venezuela near Pacaraima following these events.
- Venezuela is reportedly increasing its military presence near the border.
- Brazilian gangs and Venezuelan armed groups are active in the border area.
- Brazil has criticized U.S. military actions, with President Lula expressing disapproval.
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