Guyana is ramping up enforcement against gold smuggling from Venezuela, responding to concerns from the U.S. over illicit trade that may involve sanctioned exports. Officials suspect some Venezuelan gold is mixed with Guyanese supplies and exported under false origins, prompting tighter border patrols and visa suspensions for suspected smugglers. The crackdown comes amid ongoing tensions with Venezuela over the contested Essequibo region and reflects growing international scrutiny of Guyana’s booming extractive sectors.

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