Rubio Proclaims the End of the ‘Stolen Oil’ Era and the Rebirth of a Latin Titan eyesonguyana The halls of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee have seen their share of geopolitical theater, but few moments in the opening weeks of 2026 have carried the weight of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s latest testimony. For a…
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Guyana’s Oil Fortune and Venezuela’s Fury in Trump’s Crosshairs eyesonguyana Donald Trump’s escalating campaign against Venezuelan drug cartels could reshape the geopolitical chessboard of northern South America, with Guyana standing at the crossroads of opportunity and risk. The combination of U.S. military pressure on Venezuela and Guyana’s booming oil discoveries in the disputed Essequibo region…
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And Namibia Now Looks to Guyana eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, July 14th 2025– When East Timor became independent in 2002, it faced a major challenge: how to manage its vast offshore oil and gas reserves without falling into the familiar traps of corruption, waste, and inequality. The country’s leaders made an unusual move. Instead of turning to former…
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eyesonguyana Amsterdam, July 5th, 2025 – In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Brazil has reportedly mobilized 20,000 troops to its northern frontier, responding to growing concerns over Venezuelan military activity near the border. While official sources deny a direct invasion, the deployment signals a serious shift in Brazil’s defense posture—and a warning to Caracas.…
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According to the Economist { … } eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, June 3d 2025–Not too long ago, the leading British Magazine Economist described Guyana as “about to become one of the most extreme cases” of the resource curse, referencing the rapid influx of oil revenue. But is that truly the case on the ground? The resource curse, or Dutch…
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Application in energy and climate eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, May 3, 2025–Brazil sees opportunities in the context of closely intertwined issues regarding energy and climate that are impacted by the use of AI on energy demand. While technology companies worldwide are rapidly building new data centers, the emission reduction story, particularly in the United States, is being…
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Oil, Economic Transformation, and the Quest for National Development eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 23 april 2025– Guyana, our neighbour on the East and an equally small country in the northeastern corner of South America, has long been known for its natural beauty, rich biodiversity and diverse culture. However, in recent years, it has been catapulted onto the world stage due to…
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China Interferes in South American Border dispute eyesonguyana Amsterdam, 20 april 2025– The long standing territorial dispute over the South American border region, named Essequibo, which is claimed by Venezuela, escalated into a crisis not too long ago. Fears are, it is escalating even faster, now that China tries to play its part and interferes. The dispute dates back many,…
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eyesonguyana Amsterdam, April 18th, 2025 – Guyana’s ascent in the global oil industry continues to gain momentum with the deployment of the fourth Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, aptly named “One Guyana.” This technological marvel is set to push the country’s oil production to an impressive milestone of one million barrels per day,…
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eyesonguyana Amsterdam, April 16, 2025 – The Essequibo region, a resource-rich area claimed by both Venezuela and Guyana, has become a focal point of geopolitical tension. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s renewed territorial claims have raised concerns among foreign investors eyeing Guyana’s burgeoning oil and gas sector. What does this mean for the industry, and how…
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