Saralnama45-year-old Irfaan Ali won a second term as Guyana's president. His People's Progressive Party/Civic secured 55% of seats in the 65-seat parliament. Ali's victory comes as Guyana, with 800,000 people, earned ₹62,250 crore from oil since 2019. His government used oil money to build roads, schools, and hospitals. Ali now faces a border dispute with Venezuela over the oil-rich Essequibo region. He must also ensure oil wealth reaches citizens, as over half still live in poverty. Guyana's economy grew 43.6% in 2024. The country expects to produce 1 million oil barrels daily by 2030, up from 650,000 now. (Updated 7 Sep 2025, 14:15 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 45-year-old Irfaan Ali won a second term as Guyana's president
- His People's Progressive Party/Civic secured 55% of seats in the 65-seat parliament
- Ali's victory comes as Guyana, with 800,000 people, earned ₹62,250 crore from oil since 2019