Raphael Tsvakko Garcia
Raphael Tsavkko Garcia is a freelance journalist covering Brazil, Spain and international politics and conflicts. His work has appeared in Al Jazeera, World Politics Review, Foreign Policy, The Intercept and The Brazilian Report. He's also a PhD candidate in human rights with a focus on migration and diaspora at the University of Deusto.
Brazil sides with Venezuela’s opposition, but military intervention is off the table — for now
Tensions between Brazil and Venezuela intensified last month after violent clashes broke out on the border over a botched humanitarian aid delivery plan. While tensions have subsided and the possibility of armed conflict has been ruled out, relations remain strained.