Marco Rubio’s Visit is Preceded by U.S.-Guyana Military Drills
U.S. Navy cruiser USS Normandy. X/ @sherodduncan
March 27, 2025 Hour: 2:01 pm
For some time now, the U.S. has been intervening in Guyana to strengthen the security infrastructure of its oil investments.
On Thursday, the United States Navy and the Guyana Defence Force are conducting joint military exercises, coinciding with the visit of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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The exercises, involving the U.S. vessel USS Normandy and the Guyanese ship Shahoud, aim to improve communication and coordination of joint maneuvers, according to a statement from the U.S. Embassy in Georgetown.
This collaboration highlights the close relationship between the U.S. and Guyana, strengthening the robustness of their military cooperation, the U.S. Embassy statement added, emphasizing that the drills represent “an important opportunity for both nations to enhance their operational capabilities.”
During his visit, Rubio is expected to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to supporting Guyana’s security, particularly amid rising tensions with Venezuela over the disputed Essequibo region.
U.S. Secretary of State will meet with Guyanese President Irfaan Ali and sign a memorandum of understanding to strengthen security cooperation with Guyana.
For some time now, however, the United States has been intervening in Guyana to strengthen the security infrastructure of its investments, particularly around ExxonMobil’s oil facilities.
