Guyana’s High-Stakes Election: Who Will Control the Nation’s Oil Wealth?

As dawn broke over Guyana, hundreds of voters lined up not just to cast ballots but to determine the future control of one of the Western Hemisphere’s newest oil frontiers. This election is far more than a routine democratic exercise; it is a pivotal moment that will decide who governs billions in oil wealth—wealth that could propel national prosperity or plunge the nation into mismanagement and unrest. Why Does This Election Matter So Much? In just a few short years, Guyana has transformed from a traditional commodity exporter into an energy powerhouse, pumping nearly 900,000 barrels of oil per day....