Ali flags notorious Venezuelan gang in Guyana, raises spectre of violent instability

Guyana’s president warns of possible plot to target citizens, infrastructure

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – President Irfaan Ali says intelligence points to a possible coordinated criminal conspiracy to harm or intimidate citizens, damage public and private property, and disrupt essential services, as investigations continue into a Molotov cocktail attack on a major electricity substation. In a national security address delivered via social media on Thursday, Ali said credible intelligence gathered by Guyanese authorities, in…

Venezuelan gang linked to attack on GPL’s station

…Pres. Ali vows sweeping charges against network (Kaieteur News) – The attack on critical national infrastructure at the Good Hope Substation, East Coast Demerara is linked to a transnational organised crime syndicate from Venezuela, Tren de Aragua. On Tuesday, two men were caught on CCTV in the vicinity of the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) substation, […]

President Ali’s security warning was essential to protect Guyana

Dear Editor, President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s November 12 national security address was not just timely. It was an urgent necessity to protect our country from chaos. When intelligence agencies uncover a coordinated plot to attack citizens, destroy property, and cripple essential services, the Head of State must act firmly. In his speech, the President exposed […]

President Ali’s security warning essential for Guyana’s protection

Dear Editor,   PRESIDENT Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s November 12 national security address was not just timely; it was an urgent necessity to protect our country from chaos. When intelligence agencies uncover a coordinated plot to attack citizens, destroy property, and cripple essential services, the Head of State must act firmly.   In his speech, […]

Ali flags notorious Venezuelan gang in Guyana, raises spectre of violent instability

Last Updated on Thursday, 12 November 2026, 15:45 by Written By Denis Chabrol Two days after an attempt was made to blow up the electricity sub-station at Good Hope, East Coast Demerara, President Irfaan Ali on Thursday said there were top members of the feared Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, in Guyana. In a brief […]