Granger urges Mercosur to ensure sovereignty of small states

President David Granger (far left) stands among South American leaders at the Mercusor Summit in Brasilia (Photo via the Government Information Agency)

President David Granger yesterday sought to enlist the aid of Mercosur member countries in defence of Guyana’s sovereignty from Venezuela’s renewed territorial claims.

During a speech at the 48th Mercosur Summit in Brasilia, Granger asked fellow leaders to “help this small State” in the “defence of its sovereignty” and “the integrity of its territory,” in reference to the territorial controversy with Venezuela,