I want to add on the case of a low probability of conflict. The Essequibo is mostly flooded jungle which makes an invasion campaign very unlikely. The terrain is a really big no-go. The army of Venezuela is also debilitated as it showed in the conflict against FARC in Arauca in 2022.
Hmm... sorry to be a bit critical. We fully get that the Spanish Word of the Week at the end is supposed to be a bit more light-hearted than the rest of the article. However, the end of this particular article felt a bit out of place to us - it almost sounds like “an actual shooting war breaking out would be nothing to worry about - as we would cover it here on PWS and also we would come up with a consistent spelling.”
Sure, you didn't write that exactly and maybe we are just in a super nitpicky mood, but it did come across a bit this way and we wanted to at least let you know. ^^'
Anyway, thank you so very much for covering this topic at all - we had no idea about any of this whatsoever! 💜
Sorry I have a rather dark sense of humor. It's how I deal with the steady stream of often depressing news on my beat. But maybe you're right. I can cut that last paragraph
There is plenty of unrest in the region even if your team is "chill" about it. In my reporting, I alternate spellings depending on which side of the issue I am reporting. It more faithfully communicates the speakers and will draw search engine hits of any spelling. It also reminds the world that the issue is unsettled and perspectives differ not only as to WHOSE is it but also WHAT it is. Also, there are THREE Guyanas in addition to any Venezuelan possession in the basin, and they are ALL at risk in the event of a conflagration. The likelihood of invasion can be discounted, yet, IF it occurs, it could draw in great powers and spiral out of control.
I want to add on the case of a low probability of conflict. The Essequibo is mostly flooded jungle which makes an invasion campaign very unlikely. The terrain is a really big no-go. The army of Venezuela is also debilitated as it showed in the conflict against FARC in Arauca in 2022.
Both very true!
Hmm... sorry to be a bit critical. We fully get that the Spanish Word of the Week at the end is supposed to be a bit more light-hearted than the rest of the article. However, the end of this particular article felt a bit out of place to us - it almost sounds like “an actual shooting war breaking out would be nothing to worry about - as we would cover it here on PWS and also we would come up with a consistent spelling.”
Sure, you didn't write that exactly and maybe we are just in a super nitpicky mood, but it did come across a bit this way and we wanted to at least let you know. ^^'
Anyway, thank you so very much for covering this topic at all - we had no idea about any of this whatsoever! 💜
Sorry I have a rather dark sense of humor. It's how I deal with the steady stream of often depressing news on my beat. But maybe you're right. I can cut that last paragraph
Ohhh no need to cut anything, and of course if this way of dealing with horrible shit works well for you, much yay!
We just wanted to let you know so that you know how it came across ^-^
There is plenty of unrest in the region even if your team is "chill" about it. In my reporting, I alternate spellings depending on which side of the issue I am reporting. It more faithfully communicates the speakers and will draw search engine hits of any spelling. It also reminds the world that the issue is unsettled and perspectives differ not only as to WHOSE is it but also WHAT it is. Also, there are THREE Guyanas in addition to any Venezuelan possession in the basin, and they are ALL at risk in the event of a conflagration. The likelihood of invasion can be discounted, yet, IF it occurs, it could draw in great powers and spiral out of control.
Good search engine strategy!
No worries. Was just a sentence. It's now cut. Appreciate the feedback