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President Dr Irfaan Ali Saturday said Guyana has activated its “security architecture” after the United States bombed several military and other sites in Venezuela. “We have activated our security plan to ensure the safety and security of the citizens of Guyana,

For weeks, the Trump administration has been escalating pressure on Venezuela and the government of Nicolás Maduro. Wednesday night, we heard from a critic of the approach. For a different perspective,

Guyanese police and soldiers were shot at by unidentified persons in Venezuela while they were escorting ballot boxes on a river along the border to a remote area for Monday’s general elections, the security forces said in a statement. The Guyanese ...

Tensions erupt in South America as reports claim a U.S. Air Force spy plane flew near the Venezuela–Guyana border, heightening fears of conflict over the oil-rich Essequibo region. The aircraft, identified as an RC-135W Rivet Joint, is designed for high ...

Guyana voted Monday to decide who will manage the South American nation's newfound oil riches and navigate rising tensions in a territorial dispute with neighbor Venezuela. As some 750,000 eligible voters cast their ballots for one of six presidential ...

This image from video posted on Attorney General Pam Bondi’s X account, and partially redacted by the source, shows an oil tanker being seized by U.S. forces off the coast of Venezuela, Dec. 10, 2025. This image from video posted on Attorney General Pam ...

Guyana has strengthened military cooperation with France to safeguard the oil-rich Essequibo region, escalating tensions with Venezuela just as the United States expands maritime strikes on vessels linked to Caracas. The defense announcement follows new ...

Venezuela on Monday accused neighboring Guyana of "trying to create a war front" when it publicly accused Caracas of launching an attack on a boat transporting election materials over the weekend. The Barron's news department was not involved in the creation of the content above. This article was produced by AFP. For more information go to AFP.com.

Venezuelans around the world celebrate after the US government captured and removed Nicolás Maduro