By Tiana Cole | HGPTV Newsroom
Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister Amanza Walton-Desir is once again taking the Government to task—this time over what she describes as a failure to adequately educate and sensitize the Guyanese population, especially in hinterland regions, about Venezuela’s illegal move to hold elections in Essequibo.
Venezuela has announced plans to conduct what Guyana considers a provocative and unlawful election on May 25, 2025, in the resource-rich Essequibo region—territory internationally recognized as belonging to Guyana.
Walton-Desir is accusing the administration of downplaying the seriousness of the issue and missing a critical opportunity to mobilize national unity through public education and grassroots outreach, particularly in Indigenous and border communities that could be most directly affected.
“This is not just a diplomatic issue—it’s a national security concern. Every Guyanese must understand what’s at stake,” she stated.
The government has maintained that it is engaged at the international level, including through the International Court of Justice, to address the territorial controversy with Venezuela.
I totally agree with the Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs.We need to update our citizens on this so called election by Venezuela in the Essequibo region.We do not hear the cry of nationalism or patriotism by Guyanese.What’s the problem?