Opposition Struggles to Match PPP/C’s Lobbying Muscle in Washington, Alexander Says
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November 11, 2026
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The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government has paid lobbyists maintaining an almost daily presence on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to advance its account of developments in Guyana, while opposition and civil society groups face financial constraints in presenting alternative perspectives internationally.
This was disclosed by Vincent Alexander, chairman of the International Decade of People of African Descent Assembly – Guyana (IDPADA-G), during an appearance on Monday night’s Politics 101 programme hosted by Dr David Hinds.
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Alexander, who recently travelled to the United States for engagements with international organisations and influential figures, said discussions in Washington highlighted the extent to which the Government’s position is being presented to American lawmakers.
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