Gov’t dismisses social media post about “Maduro scaling up threats” as Venezuelan propaganda
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has issued a strong statement condemning what it described as a “sustained effort” to spread Venezuelan propaganda, following the circulation of a social media post claiming that “Maduro scales up threats to Guyana’s oil-rich Essequibo.”
In a press release on Sunday afternoon, the Guyana government labelled the claims as unpatriotic, misleading, and in some cases, entirely fabricated.
“These posts are generated to create unease, tension, and unnecessary worry among the population, no doubt with an ulterior political motive,” the Ministry noted in the statement.
“We urge Guyanese to rely only on official communication on this matter and avoid falling prey to those with an alternative unpatriotic agenda,” the statement concluded.
Adding to the condemnation, Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy, directly addressed the circulation of the post by Guyanese social media personality Odessa Primus.
“Odessa Primus, as a Guyanese citizen, must act responsibly to prevent public panic and refrain from sharing out-of-context and dated content that could harm the national psyche,” McCoy said. “It is unfortunate that a report, alleging events related to the Guyana-Venezuela border controversy, was posted on her page today, which first surfaced about two years ago.”
He noted that the post lacked context and remained online despite multiple individuals pointing out its outdated nature.
“Notably, none of the official statements from the GDF, nor messages from patriotic Guyanese, were similarly posted by Primus,” he added. “We must exercise greater responsibility in what we choose to post.”
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to peace and international law, even as it continues to strengthen diplomatic ties and regional support against any perceived threats to its territorial integrity.
