Venezuela Rebukes Guyana Over Cross-Border Gold Smuggling Allegations - Venezuelanalysis

Venezuela Rebukes Guyana Over Cross-Border Gold Smuggling Allegations - Venezuelanalysis

Caracas, June 30, 2025 (venezuelanalysis.com) – The Nicolás Maduro government soundly rejected claims from Guyanese President Irfaan Ali concerning illicit gold trafficking across the countries’ shared border. “Venezuela firmly rejects Irfaan Ali’s shameless statements,” a communique issued on Saturday read. “Ali has made outrageous and baseless accusations against Venezuela, lying about an issue that he knows very well.” Caracas’ rebuke of its …

Guyana pouring ‘enormous resources’ into fight against Venezuela-linked gold smuggling, says president Ali - Caribbean News Global

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has pledged to dedicate “enormous resources” to dismantle a gold-smuggling network linked to Venezuela, a move spurred by a recent United States warning that the illicit trade could empower “undemocratic forces,” affirmed that Guyana will work closely with the US authorities to confront and eliminate this serious threat. “Only today, the US reminded all of its partners about this seriou…

US Congressman warns of Venezuelan interference in Guyana, calls Azruddin Mohamed “pro-Maduro puppet" - INews Guyana

US Congressman Carlos Gimenez has raised concerns over what he describes as Venezuela’s attempt to influence internal affairs in Guyana, specifically through a controversial figure. In a statement posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) today, Gimenez stated: “In the US Congress we are alarmed by the regime in Venezuela’s attempt to undermine Guyana […] The post US Congressman warns of Venezuelan interference in Guyana, calls Azrudd…