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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Bert Wilkinson and Anna-Catherine Brigida

The US turns to Guyana’s bauxite in its latest push for Latin America's resources

Guyana US Visit - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

The U.S. announced Friday it is turning its attention toward Guyana’s abundant bauxite and other resources for business opportunities at a time when the Trump administration is increasingly eyeing Latin American energy and minerals.

U.S. Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg held talks this week with top Guyanese officials, including President Irfaan Ali, in the South American country experiencing an oil boom.

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