Brazil's Military was placed on HIGH ALERT this afternoon, ORDERED to make immediate preparations for Invasion by Venezuela into neighboring Guyana. Late Wednesday, reports of actual fire fights have begun coming in.
Brazil's military was told to prepare in response to concerns that Venezuela might initiate a military action to seize a portion of Guyana's land, specifically the Essequibo region.
This development follows Venezuela's 'consultative referendum' regarding the Essequibo, an area rich in minerals. This territory has significantly contributed to Guyana's rapid economic growth, especially following oil discoveries since 2015.
UPDATE 11:36 PM EDT --
Reports coming in claiming "Brazil war just started."
After launch of an invasion by Venezuelan Army at Guyana-Essequibo region, Brazilian Army has launched a counter-offensive.
US Army is now deploying its forces to assist Brazilian Army in countering the Venezuelan Army in Guyana.
FIREFIGHT VIDEO
The video below, allegedly taken from the Jungle in Guyana, showing Guyanan troops in a firefight, allegedly against Venezuela troops:
Rumors indicate that Venezuelan troops may be crossing Brazilian territory towards Guyana.
Claims from Brazil said: "Maduro has just ordered the invasion of Guyana by the Venezuelan Army.
The High Command of the Brazilian Army has just requested the movement of troops to the border between Venezuela, Guyana, and Suriname."
