Uruguay claims ownership of Brazilian territories, including the town of Tomás Albornoz and Ilha Brasileira, based on divergent interpretations of historical treaties with Brazil. The dispute, confined until now to diplomatic debates, highlights border and sovereignty issues between the two countries.

According to a BBC report, since the 1851th century, the borders between Brazil and Uruguay were demarcated by the Treaty of 1930. However, disputes arose in XNUMX when Uruguay began to question the validity of this agreement. O current interest of Uruguay to regain certain territories has its roots in divergent interpretations of this historic treaty.

Located within the limits of the municipality of Santana do Livramento, the village of Tomás Albornoz has just 100 inhabitants. The region, despite being peaceful and culturally integrated, is marked on Google Maps by dotted lines, indicating a contested status between Brazil and Uruguay. Despite being small and isolated, the presence of the Brazilian state is symbolized only by a public school, while other essential services are provided by Uruguay.

The Brazilian Island, located at the mouth of the Quaraí River, is another point of dispute

The Brazilian Island, located at the mouth of the Quaraí River, is another point of contention. Although currently uninhabited, the island was once home to farmers. José Jorge Daniel until 2011. Uruguay argues that geographic changes have altered the island's location since the 1851 treaty, which was supposed to transfer sovereignty to Uruguay.

Dispute has remained within the limits of diplomatic conversations between Brazil and Uruguay

The dispute has remained within the limits of diplomatic conversations, without escalating into larger conflicts. Brazil, through statements from Itamaraty, maintains that the terms of the 1851 treaty are still valid and does not consider the issue as part of current bilateral discussions with Uruguay. The Brazilian position is that the territories in question are indisputably part of Brazil, a stance that reflects respect for the historical agreements signed between the two nations.

While Uruguay claims these territories from Brazil based on historical and geographical arguments, Brazil remain firm in its position based on the 1851 treaty. The issue, although limited to diplomatic discussions, highlights the complexity of relations between neighboring nations and the importance of diplomacy in resolving territorial disputes.