What has Happened: Venezuela has begun to move additional military forces to the border with Guyana including light tanks, missile-equipped patrol boats, and armored personnel carriers. This is seen by many to be a significant escalation in the situation that began in early December after Venezuela voted to annex the territory of its oil-rich neighbor (see SITREP). Following the initial tensions, the two countries reached a written agreement in mid-December that included a pledge to settle the dispute without the use of force. However, Venezuela has been increasing its defenses near the border in response to the U.S. military exercises ... Academy SITREP – Venezuela Deploys Military Forces to Guyana’s Border