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Thugs & greener pasture

Summary by Guyana Times
Dear Editor, The term ‘thug’ originated from India, and, over time, it has been applied to individuals and groups who have used violence and intimidation for political purposes. Guyana has its fair share of thugs. In Guyana, thugs have been used for decades by the PNC to unleash mayhem on the Guyanese people, specifically supporters of the PPP. The period before and after Elections have always been characterized by intimidation, violence, sexual…
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Thugs & greener pasture

Dear Editor, The term ‘thug’ originated from India, and, over time, it has been applied to individuals and groups who have used violence and intimidation for political purposes. Guyana has its fair share of thugs. In Guyana, thugs have been used for decades by the PNC to unleash mayhem on the Guyanese people, specifically supporters of the PPP. The period before and after Elections have always been characterized by intimidation, violence, sexual…

·Georgetown, Guyana
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Guyana Times broke the news in Georgetown, Guyana on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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