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The USA Appears to Have a Horse in the Race in the Upcoming Elections in Guyana
Dear Editor,
Kaieteur News – History has a way of reminding us that not all alliances are built on transparency or mutual respect. As Guyana edges closer to its next general election, whispers of foreign involvement are growing louder—and with good reason. The United States, under the familiar guise of promoting “democracy” and “stability,” appears to be showing a clear preference for the current administration of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP). And that should concern every citizen who believes in the sovereignty and self-determination of Guyana.
We would be foolish to ignore the patterns. Across Latin America and the Caribbean, U.S. foreign policy has consistently favored regimes that align with its economic and geopolitical interests, often at the expense of democratic integrity and human rights. From the CIA-backed overthrow of Jacobo Árbenz in Guatemala (1954), to the support for Chile’s dictator Augusto Pinochet (1973–1990), the U.S. has repeatedly demonstrated a willingness to interfere, manipulate, and even topple governments in its quest for control. Then there is Haiti, Grenada and others.
Guyana is no exception to this calculus—especially now, as oil revenue reshapes our national destiny.
The recent cozying up between U.S. diplomatic representatives and the PPP government, combined with soft silence on transparency issues, institutional erosion, and concerns raised by civil society, raises red flags. It is difficult to ignore the increasing presence of U.S.-backed “development” initiatives and private contractors across Guyana’s infrastructure, oil, and social sectors. These are not acts of charity; they are strategic investments—calculated moves to entrench American influence in Guyana’s political and economic future.
This apparent alignment raises critical questions. Is U.S. support for the PPP truly rooted in democratic values—or is it driven by the allure of ExxonMobil profits, compliant governance, and convenient silence in the face of rising inequality and weakened institutions?
In Guyana, elections must be free not just from domestic coercion, but from foreign interference in all its subtle forms. Guyanese people deserve the right to determine their future without the shadow of external influence—no matter how diplomatically it is dressed.
Let us not forget: the United States has long supported dictators when it suited their interest. They supported Trujillo in the Dominican Republic, Batista in Cuba, the Duvaliers in Haiti, and Noriega in Panama. They armed and advised brutal death squads in El Salvador and Nicaragua. When the façade of “stability” benefits American corporations, morality and sovereignty often fall by the wayside.
We must not allow Guyana to be reduced to a PR campaign for oil contracts and diplomatic handshakes.
Guyana is not for sale. And we must remain vigilant to ensure our future is decided by our people—not by boardrooms in Washington via lobbying firms and lobbyists.
Sincerely,
C.A. Singh
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