In a general election fueled by oil wealth and contentions with Venezuela, Guyana exercises its right to vote.

Voters in Guyana made their selection on Monday for the person who will oversee the nation’s dynamic oil wealth at a time when public trust in government spending is waning. Despite significant oil reserves in the Essequibo area elevating Guyana to one of the fastest-growing countries globally, inhabitants are calling for greater investment in the nation’s progress. Escalating disputes with neighboring Venezuela, which also asserts a claim to the Essequibo region, pose a danger to Guyana’s stability.

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