Guyana has mobilized its complete security infrastructure in response to escalating military actions between the United States and Venezuela, President Dr. Irfaan Ali confirmed on Saturday. The Guyanese leader announced the activation of comprehensive defense protocols to ensure national security and citizen safety following American airstrikes on multiple Venezuelan military sites.
President Ali addressed reporters regarding the heightened security measures, stating: “Our entire security architecture is fully active. The Guyana Defence Force and security forces are continuously monitoring the situation. Citizens should remain assured that our government is implementing all necessary protocols to safeguard our nation’s security interests.”
The administration has maintained ongoing communication with regional security partners and international organizations. CARICOM Secretary General Dr. Carla Barnett has received detailed briefings on the developing situation, while Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Omar Khan has established contact with neighboring security counterparts. President Ali emphasized his commitment to transparency, promising to share updates as information becomes available.
Diplomatic efforts are underway to convene an emergency CARICOM leadership summit addressing the regional security implications. Simultaneously, President Ali has personally engaged with ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistair Routledge regarding security measures for the nation’s substantial offshore oil operations, which currently produce approximately one million barrels daily.
Meanwhile, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has declared a national state of emergency, characterizing the US military actions as “extremely serious military aggression.” Residents of Caracas reported multiple explosions and aircraft activity, prompting Venezuela’s government to denounce what it described as imperialist aggression.
Maduro has ordered full mobilization of Venezuelan military and civilian forces to protect national sovereignty, while initiating formal complaints through United Nations channels, the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), and the Non-Aligned Movement. This response comes amid longstanding US allegations labeling Maduro a narco-terrorist leader, with Washington offering a $50 million reward for information leading to his capture.