Disputes - international area disputed by French Guiana between Riviere Litani and Riviere Marouini (both headwaters of the Lawa); area disputed by Guyana between New (Upper Courantyne) and Courantyne/Koetari [Kutari] rivers (all headwaters of the Courantyne); territorial sea boundary with Guyana is in dispute

Illicit drugs growing transshipment point for South American drugs destined for Europe and Brazil; transshipment point for arms-for-drugs dealing growing transshipment point for South American drugs destined for Europe and Brazil; transshipment point for arms-for-drugs dealing

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