The Government of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana has expressed grave concern over the growing threat posed by transnational organised crime and narco-terrorism, warning that such activities undermine peace, security, and democratic governance across the region.

In a statement issued on Friday, the Government highlighted the operations of criminal syndicates such as Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles, designated a terrorist organisation by some countries in the hemisphere, as examples of networks with the capacity to overwhelm state institutions, subvert the rule of law, and erode human dignity and development.

“The Government of Guyana underscores the necessity for strengthened cooperation and concerted efforts at the national, regional, hemispheric and global levels to effectively combat this menace,” the statement said.

The administration reaffirmed that, in keeping with commitments made by President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, Guyana remains firmly in support of a collaborative and integrated approach to dismantle criminal networks and safeguard regional security.

“We are committed to working with our bilateral partners to find meaningful solutions and will support regional and global initiatives aimed atdismantling criminal networks to safeguard our shared security. By confronting transnational organised crime and narco- terrorism with unity, we reaffirm our dedication to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that the region remains a Zone of Peace,” the release added.

The declaration comes amid heightened hemispheric focus on the growing nexus between narcotics trafficking, terrorism, and political instability in Latin America and the Caribbean.