In response to escalating regional tensions following United States military operations in Venezuela, Guyana has initiated its full security mobilization protocol. President Irfaan Ali confirmed the activation Saturday, emphasizing measures to safeguard national sovereignty and citizen security amid the volatile situation.
President Ali disclosed that Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Omar Khan has established communication channels with regional security partners, though specific operational details remain classified. The Guyanese leader indicated that information would be released through official channels as developments unfold.
The administration is concurrently organizing an emergency summit with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), seeking coordinated diplomatic and security responses from the 15-nation bloc. This move signals Guyana’s commitment to multilateral approaches in addressing regional instability.
Regarding critical energy infrastructure, President Ali confirmed direct communications with ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistair Routledge. With approximately one million barrels of oil produced daily offshore Guyana, both parties have implemented coordinated security measures around production facilities.
Previous assessments from US War College Professor Evan Ellis suggested substantial US military presence in the Caribbean would likely deter Venezuelan aggression toward Guyana. Professor Ellis noted that any potential offensive would face overwhelming response capabilities given regional US force deployment.
US Ambassador Nicole Theriot previously reinforced Washington’s security commitments, stating American readiness to ‘stand shoulder to shoulder with Guyana in defence of your country’ should security situations deteriorate.