Irfaan Ali Secures Second Term as Guyana’s President

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Irfaan Ali has been sworn in for a second term as President of Guyana after winning more votes than his rival, Azruddin Mohamed. Ali returns to power as Guyana continues to post the world’s fastest economic growth, fueled by massive oil and gas exports. During his first term, Ali earned praise for using oil wealth to fund social programs. The government plans to raise the minimum wage, double pensions for seniors to $500, and cut electricity bills by half by next year. Sign up for our Nearshore Americas newsletter:The United States has reiterated its support for Guyana’s sovereignty, particularly over the disputed Essequibo territory.