US slaps visa restrictions on Guyana officials

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US slaps visa restrictions on Guyana officials

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) - The Guyana Government says it regrets the decision taken by the United States to implement visa restrictions on individuals 'undermining democracy' in the Caribbean Community (Caricom) country where the official results of the March 2 regional and general elections are still being awaited.

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