The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) opposition says Guyana must prepare for “any eventuality” in light of the recent arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and surrounding events in the Bolivarian Republic. See full statement below: At present, Guyana finds itself in a very precarious position and needs to…
GDF conducts routine leadership engagements across border locations and bases
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has commenced a series of routine leadership engagements across border locations and military bases nationwide, consistent with its standing responsibilities and ongoing commitment to national security and operational readiness. These engagements include visits by the Honourable Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips and Colonel General…
With Maduro out, who will take over in Venezuela?
If it is confirmed that Nicholas Maduro has been detained and taken out of the country, attention will turn to who will govern Venezuela next. Apparently, there will be no further attacks, and Donald Trump would consider himself satisfied with having removed Maduro. But that raises the question: will Chavismo…
Maduro indicted in New York on drugs and weapons charges – US attorney general
US Attorney General Pam Bondi says that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife have been indicted in the Southern District of New York. Maduro, she says, has been charged with “Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy, Cocaine Importation Conspiracy, Possession of Machineguns and Destructive Devices, and Conspiracy to Possess Machineguns and Destructive Devices…
Colombian president deploys forces along Venezuelan border
After a national security council meeting that began at 03:00 local time (08:00 GMT), Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced the deployment of public forces along the Venezuelan border. From Bogotá, preparations are under way for a possible massive influx of Venezuelan refugees following the US attacks in Caracas and other…
Rubio says Maduro to stand trial in US and anticipates no further action in Venezuela – US senator
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio anticipates no further action against Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, says a Republican senator. Mike Lee confirmed Venezuelan President Maduro’s arrest, to stand trial on criminal charges in the US, following a phone call with Rubio. “He [Rubio] anticipates no further…
CARICOM says situation in Venezuela of ‘grave concern’ with possible implications for neighbouring countries
The Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) met very early on Saturday following reports of military action in Venezuela. “CARICOM is actively monitoring the situation which is of grave concern to the Region with possible implications for neighbouring countries,” the CARICOM Secretariat in Georgetown stated. It…
Guyana’s President convenes security chiefs over Venezuela situation
President Irfaan Ali convened an early-morning meeting on Saturday with the Defence Board, the national security apparatus, regional commanders and other senior security officials to address the ongoing situation in Venezuela, his office said. President Donald Trump says the US has carried out a “large scale strike against Venezuela” and…
Trinidad PM distances country from US military action in Venezuela, reaffirms peaceful ties
Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Kamla Persad-Bissessar has made it clear that her country is not involved in ongoing United States military operations in neighbouring Venezuela, following confirmation from Washington that a large-scale strike was carried out early Saturday morning. In a brief statement issued on Saturday, January 3,…
Maduro’s whereabouts unknown; Venezuelan Vice President demands proof of life
Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodríguez says the government does not know the whereabouts of President Maduro or the First Lady Cilia Flores. She added that the government demanded “immediate proof of life” for them both. Maduro was captured by the US army’s Delta Force, officials tell the BBC’s US partner…
