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Guyana Blames Venezuela for Attack on Election Officials

Guyana Blames Venezuela for Attack on Election OfficialsSaralnama

CAMPUS NOTICE: Shots fired at boat carrying election officials and ballot boxes in Essequibo region on 3 Mar 2024. Guyana security forces say shots came from Venezuelan shore. No injuries reported. Incident occurs before Guyana's general election on 4 Mar 2024. Voters choosing president and parliament members. President Irfaan Ali seeking second term. Challengers: Aubrey Norton and Azruddin Mohamed. Oil boom boosting Guyana's economy. Polls close at 18 local time. Stay alert and follow official updates. (Updated 1 Sep 2025, 21:15 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • CAMPUS NOTICE: Shots fired at boat carrying election officials and ballot boxes in Essequibo region on 3 Mar 2024
  • Guyana security forces say shots came from Venezuelan shore
  • No injuries reported