In the new week, Guyana and its protracted electoral process will be the subject of two special meetings, held by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Organization of American States (OAS).
During a radio interview on Jamaica’s edge105.3 FM., CARICOM Chair Ralph Gonsalves said on Thursday that the situation is a “blot” on Guyana and a “blot” on CARICOM.
“The leaders of CARICOM cannot and must not appear to be indifferent to and detached from what is happening in Guyana,” he explained.
Asked if CARICOM was authorised to take any action, such as issuing sanctions, Gonsalves said yes.
He, however, noted that the Community had decided to await the decision in the most recent court action before meeting to discuss any possible action.
“I was in discussion with the Secretary General yesterday and we agreed we would await a decision from the Guyana’s court and then we will have a meeting hopefully in earlier in the week. I don’t know if it’s Monday or Tuesday,” he noted.
The OAS, meanwhile, has issued a press statement announcing that the Permanent Council will hold a virtual special meeting, on Tuesday, July 21 at 2.30 “to consider the state of the electoral process in Guyana”.
The meeting is to be held at the request of the Secretary General, Luis Almagro, and will be broadcast live on the OAS website, the OAS Facebook page and the OAS YouTube page.
