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Guyanese authorities said on Sunday that a patrol boat escorting election officials and ballot boxes came under fire from the Venezuelan shore that day, maneuvering out of danger with no damages or injuries reported. Venezuela denies any involvement in the shooting, accusing Guyana of inciting a conflict.

Guyanese authorities said on Sunday that a patrol boat escorting election officials and ballot boxes came under fire from the Venezuelan shore that day, maneuvering out of danger with no damages or injuries reported. Venezuela denies any involvement in the shooting, accusing Guyana of inciting a conflict.

The incident took place along the Upper Cuyuni River in the Guyana-controlled <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/venezuela-defies-icj-ruling-on-disputed-essequibo-region">resources-rich Essequibo</a>, a region that covers two-thirds of the Guyanese territory and which Caracas claims as its own. Both sides pledged to avoid the use of force in a commitment signed in 2023.

The incident took place along the Upper Cuyuni River in the Guyana-controlled resources-rich Essequibo, a region that covers two-thirds of the Guyanese territory and which Caracas claims as its own. Both sides pledged to avoid the use of force in a commitment signed in 2023.

Guyanese President Irfaan Ali said on Monday that security forces are on alert following the border incident and expressed support to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/usvenezuela-military-tensions-rise-over-caribbean-deployments">U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean</a> as part of a purported fight against drug cartels in Latin America amid allegations that Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro is a cartel leader.

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Guyanese President Irfaan Ali said on Monday that security forces are on alert following the border incident and expressed support to the U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean as part of a purported fight against drug cartels in Latin America amid allegations that Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro is a cartel leader.

This comes as more than 750,000 registered voters across Guyana were eligible to cast ballots on Monday in an election that will elect the country's next president as well as the 65 members of parliament to control and spend billions of dollars in oil revenue.

This comes as more than 750,000 registered voters across Guyana were eligible to cast ballots on Monday in an election that will elect the country's next president as well as the 65 members of parliament to control and spend billions of dollars in oil revenue.

While six parties are participating in the presidential and legislative elections, the presidential race is seen as a three-way race between Ali, main opposition candidate Aubrey Norton and anti-establishment candidate Azruddin Mohamed, a U.S.-sanctioned billionaire.

While six parties are participating in the presidential and legislative elections, the presidential race is seen as a three-way race between Ali, main opposition candidate Aubrey Norton and anti-establishment candidate Azruddin Mohamed, a U.S.-sanctioned billionaire.

According to the country's elections commission, official results are not expected before Thursday. Around 700 local and foreign observers, including the Carter Center, Commonwealth, Caribbean Community and European Union will monitor the voting.

According to the country's elections commission, official results are not expected before Thursday. Around 700 local and foreign observers, including the Carter Center, Commonwealth, Caribbean Community and European Union will monitor the voting.

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The election features a three-way race between incumbent President Irfaan Ali of the People's Progressive Party, Aubrey Norton of A Partnership for National Unity coalition, and billionaire Azruddin Mohamed of the We Invest in Nationhood party. Mohamed, who was sanctioned by the U.S. government last year over allegations of tax fraud and bribery, has attracted grassroots support particularly among voters seeking an alternative to establishment parties.</span

The election features a three-way race between incumbent President Irfaan Ali of the People's Progressive Party, Aubrey Norton of A Partnership for National Unity coalition, and billionaire Azruddin Mohamed of the We Invest in Nationhood party. Mohamed, who was sanctioned by the U.S. government last year over allegations of tax fraud and bribery, has attracted grassroots support particularly among voters seeking an alternative to establishment parties.

The Guyana Elections Commission announced that national declaration of results is anticipated on the morning of September 4, following completion of district declarations by the evening of September 3. Approximately 500 local and 200 international observers are monitoring the election, including representatives from The Carter Center, Organization of American States and Caribbean Community trade bloc members.</span

The Guyana Elections Commission announced that national declaration of results is anticipated on the morning of September 4, following completion of district declarations by the evening of September 3. Approximately 500 local and 200 international observers are monitoring the election, including representatives from The Carter Center, Organization of American States and Caribbean Community trade bloc members.

President Irfaan Ali confirmed that Guyana's security forces are on alert following the border incident and expressed support for U.S.-led efforts in the region, stating his administration supports democracy and anything to eliminate threats to security. Ali emphasized that the region must remain a zone of peace while noting significant investments in military equipment, mobility and technology to strengthen the Guyana Defence Force.</span

President Irfaan Ali confirmed that Guyana's security forces are on alert following the border incident and expressed support for U.S.-led efforts in the region, stating his administration supports democracy and anything to eliminate threats to security. Ali emphasized that the region must remain a zone of peace while noting significant investments in military equipment, mobility and technology to strengthen the Guyana Defence Force.

This latest Venezuelan aggression represents a clear escalation in Maduro's destabilizing campaign against Guyana's democracy. The timing of this attack -- just hours before a crucial election -- reveals Venezuela's desperate attempt to intimidate voters and undermine the democratic process. The presence of sanctioned individuals like Azruddin Mohamed, who has documented ties to the Venezuelan regime, raises serious concerns about foreign interference in Guyana's sovereign affairs.

This latest Venezuelan aggression represents a clear escalation in Maduro's destabilizing campaign against Guyana's democracy. The timing of this attack -- just hours before a crucial election -- reveals Venezuela's desperate attempt to intimidate voters and undermine the democratic process. The presence of sanctioned individuals like Azruddin Mohamed, who has documented ties to the Venezuelan regime, raises serious concerns about foreign interference in Guyana's sovereign affairs.

Guyana's accusations of Venezuelan gunfire represent nothing more than fabricated "false positives" designed to create a war front and justify increased militarization. Venezuelan forces maintain no significant military presence along the de facto border with territory that rightfully belongs to Venezuela under historical agreements. These manufactured incidents serve only to provide cover for continued exploitation of Venezuelan territory by foreign oil companies and imperial powers.

Guyana's accusations of Venezuelan gunfire represent nothing more than fabricated "false positives" designed to create a war front and justify increased militarization. Venezuelan forces maintain no significant military presence along the de facto border with territory that rightfully belongs to Venezuela under historical agreements. These manufactured incidents serve only to provide cover for continued exploitation of Venezuelan territory by foreign oil companies and imperial powers.

There's a 65% chance that if Venezuela invades Guyana before 2030, the United States will respond with military forces, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 65% chance that if Venezuela invades Guyana before 2030, the United States will respond with military forces, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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The Maduro regime in Venezuela has further escalated its destabilizing campaign against Guyana. The timing of this shooting reveals that Caracas is desperate to intimidate voters and undermine democracy in a foreign country, in a blatant interference to favor pro-Maduro puppet candidate Azruddin Mohamed.

The Maduro regime in Venezuela has further escalated its destabilizing campaign against Guyana. The timing of this shooting reveals that Caracas is desperate to intimidate voters and undermine democracy in a foreign country, in a blatant interference to favor pro-Maduro puppet candidate Azruddin Mohamed.

Guyanese authorities are spreading fake news to create a war front and justify increased militarization, so they can keep allowing foreign oil companies and imperialist powers to exploit a territory that rightfully belongs to Venezuela. Guyana is nothing more than a U.S. puppet.

Guyanese authorities are spreading fake news to create a war front and justify increased militarization, so they can keep allowing foreign oil companies and imperialist powers to exploit a territory that rightfully belongs to Venezuela. Guyana is nothing more than a U.S. puppet.

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