Author: Eyes on Guyana

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Shield of the Americas

Shield of the Americas

How Trump’s New Conservative Alliance Is Reshaping the War on Cartels, Migration, and Chinese Influence in Latin America eyesonguyana On a humid Saturday morning in Doral, Florida, the gilded ballroom of Trump National golf resort became the stage for something Washington had not attempted since the Cold War: the deliberate assembly of a conservative military…
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How to Preserve Human Thought in an AI World

The Soft Whisper That Changes Us

How to Preserve Human Thought in an AI World eyesonguyana There is a real risk that widespread, uncritical reliance on AI can erode skills we normally exercise—memory, critical thinking, problem solving, and social judgment—unless we design systems and practices that deliberately preserve and amplify human intelligence. How this erosion happens and the evidence Quick comparison…
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Mendonça’s Trial by Fire in the Banco Master Case

📰 Opinion eyesonguyana Brazil’s Supreme Court has rarely faced a moment so defining. The Banco Master scandal, already dripping with suspicion and political intrigue, has now shifted hands. Dias Toffoli, entangled in revelations of cozy exchanges with banker Daniel Vorcaro, stepped aside. His exit was less an act of humility than a necessity—his credibility had…
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Guyana Stabroek Block

What If Washington Recalibrates?

Trump, Venezuela, and the Future of Guyana’s Oil eyesonguyana  Amsterdam, 16 February 2026–The territorial dispute between Guyana and Venezuela over the Essequibo region is no longer a dormant nineteenth-century border quarrel. It now sits at the heart of one of the most consequential energy transformations in the Western Hemisphere. Since 2015, when ExxonMobil announced major…
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Trump meets Gustavo Petro

The Maduro Ultimatum

How Trump’s ‘Security Shock’ is Redrawing the Map of South America The political atmosphere in Washington is electric as President Donald Trump prepares to welcome Colombian President Gustavo Petro to the White House. This meeting, occurring against the backdrop of the most aggressive U.S. intervention in Latin America in decades, marks a pivotal moment in…
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Trump’s Latin Gamble: Petro Today, Lula Tomorrow?

Trump’s Latin Gamble: Petro Today, Lula Tomorrow?

eyesonguyana Donald Trump is staging what he calls a “new offensive” against South America’s drug trade, welcoming Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro to Washington with the promise of tougher cooperation. But beneath the handshakes and photo ops lies a clash of visions—and a looming question: can Trump really bend Latin America to his will? Petro in…
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Venezuela Guyana Partnership

The Americas Bloc

Why a Guyana-Venezuela Alliance is the World’s Next Energy Superpower eyesonguyana The transition in Caracas hasn’t just silenced the drums of war in the Essequibo; it has opened the door to a “Power Couple” dynamic that could rewrite the global energy map. If Secretary Marco Rubio’s vision of a self-funded Venezuela comes to pass, the…
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Refining War

The Refining War

Why Guyana’s ‘Sweet’ Advantage Still Troubles Venezuela’s Heavy Recovery eyesonguyana While Marco Rubio’s plan to unlock Venezuela’s 300 billion barrels of oil could flood the market, Guyana isn’t waving the white flag just yet. In the world of energy, volume is a headline, but quality is the bottom line. As Venezuela begins its long walk…
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Beyond the Borderline

Why Venezuela’s Rise is Guyana’s Ultimate Security Win—and Toughest Economic Test eyesonguyana The removal of the previous regime in Caracas has done more than just shift the internal politics of Venezuela; it has sent shockwaves across the border into Georgetown. For the Republic of Guyana, the “Black Gold” revolution in Venezuela is a double-edged sword…
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Rubio Proclaims the End of the ‘Stolen Oil’ Era and the Rebirth of a Latin Titan

Black Gold, No Strings

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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