Irfaan Ali
SurinamepoliticianMaleb. 19808.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Irfaan Ali is the President of Guyana, having taken office in August 2020. He is a member of the People's Progressive Party and has focused on various issues including economic development and foreign relations, particularly with the United States. Recently, he has been in the news for engaging in discussions with U.S. officials regarding immigration policies, particularly concerning the deportation of Guyanese citizens and the potential acceptance of third-country nationals.
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The Guyanese president Irfaan Ali provided two water pumps as a humanitarian gesture to help Suriname.
‘Met acute ingrepen en creatieve oplossingen wateroverlast definitief minimaliseren’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-06-02
President Irfaan Ali said in an address at Rice University’s Baker Institute this month.
Guyana poised for oil windfall as Iran crisis lifts crude prices
Canada· 2026-05-31
Guyana’s president, Irfaan Ali, formally complained to the community.
Editorial | CARICOM’s free movement | Commentary
Jamaica· 2026-05-29
Irfaan Ali is the President of Guyana who made claims about the Esequibo territory.
Venezuela tacha de 'falsificación de la verdad' afirmaciones de Guyana sobre el Esequibo
Colombia· 2026-05-28
Mr Irfaan Ali in 2025-2026 was one of the administrations that the newspaper endured public wrath from.
Debts of gratitude - Stabroek News
Guyana· 2026-05-28
President Irfaan Ali was cited in a report about extrajudicial killings.
Guyana needs recording of its contemporary histories by competent writers and historiansGuyana· 2026-05-28
Irfaan Ali is mentioned as a leader in Guyana during the current geopolitical situation.
Guyanese leadership must carefully balance relationships with multiple international partnersGuyana· 2026-05-28
Irfaan Ali is the President of Guyana who attended the Shield of Americas Conference.
Support other outlets of independent news, SN’s Editor-in-Chief urges as newspaper closesGuyana· 2026-05-27
President Irfaan Ali welcomed the development and highlighted that the expansion of Guyanese agro-processed products into regional markets demonstrates the 'tangible impact' of government policies aimed at strengthening local manufacturing and exports.
UMAMI expands to T&T - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2026-05-27
President Irfaan Ali ordered that an investigation be swiftly conducted to determine who authorised personnel at the Ministry of Natural Resources to bypass advice from GRA.
Cost oil audit from 2019 still unresolvedGuyana· 2026-05-27
President Irfaan Ali met with U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Shield of the Americas Summit.
Gov’t failed to protect Guyana’s interests in relation to Cuba -NortonGuyana· 2026-05-27
Guyana President Irfaan Ali is among the 12 foreign leaders attending the summit.
Trinidad PM to meet in one-on-one with TrumpGuyana· 2026-03-08
Irfaan Ali was present at the summit with other Latin American leaders.
Trump dice ante mandatarios latinoamericanos: ‘No voy a aprender su maldito idioma’
Panama· 2026-03-07
Irfaan Ali is the president of Guyana.
Comienza la cumbre de Trump con presidentes latinoamericanos
Guatemala· 2026-03-07
Irfaan Ali is the president of Guyana.
Así fue la llegada de los presidentes a la cumbre “Escudo de las Américas”
Honduras· 2026-03-07Irfaan Ali is attending the summit as the president of Guyana.
“La cumbre Escudo de las Américas es clave para la economía y seguridad de la región”Honduras· 2026-03-07Irfaan Ali is one of the attendees at the summit.
Donald Trump en la cumbre Escudo de las Américas ante mandatarios latinoamericanos: ‘No voy a aprender su maldito idioma’ | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2026-03-07Irfaan Ali attended the summit aimed at combating organized crime.
‘Se les acabó el tiempo a las mafias’, dice Daniel Noboa tras compromiso de Donald Trump de crear una coalición militar contra los carteles | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-03-07Irfaan Ali was one of the leaders supporting the coalition against cartels.
Peña suscribe la creación de la “Coalición Anticarteles de las Américas”, liderada por Trump - Política
Paraguay· 2026-03-07Irfaan Ali attended the summit with other Latin American leaders.
Trump alinea a la derecha latinoamericana contra el narcotráfico, presiona a México y reconoce al Gobierno de Delcy RodríguezColombia· 2026-03-07
Irfaan Ali is one of the attendees at the summit.
"No voy a aprender su maldito idioma", dice Trump a líderes de América Latina; afirma que prefiere tener "un buen intérprete"
Mexico· 2026-03-07Irfaan Ali was present at the summit with other Latin American leaders.
EU afirma que la puerta "no está cerrada" a que México se sume a coalición militar contra los cárteles; alianza podría expandirseMexico· 2026-03-07
Irfaan Ali is the President of Guyana who is also influenced by Trump's policies.
BESCHOUWING — De ‘duivel’ probeert Suriname te paaien – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-03-07
Irfaan Ali is the representative from Guyana at the summit.
Abinader llega a la cumbre “Escudo de las Américas” convocada por Donald Trump
Dominican Republic· 2026-03-07Irfaan Ali is the president of Guyana present at the summit.
En vivo: Comienza la cumbre de Trump con presidentes latinoamericanos de derechas en MiamiPanama· 2026-03-07Irfaan Ali attended the summit with other leaders from Latin America.
Trump anuncia ‘coalición militar’ en Latinoamérica contra los carteles del narcotráficoPanama· 2026-03-07Irfaan Ali was listed among the leaders at the summit.
"No voy a aprender su maldito idioma"Honduras· 2026-03-07Irfaan Ali is the President of Guyana participating in the summit.
Marco ofrece alianza con América Latina en cumbre en MiamiHonduras· 2026-03-07Irfaan Ali is the president of Guyana who arrived at the summit.
Comienza la cumbre convocada por Donald Trump con la llegada de presidentes latinoamericanos | Internacional | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-03-07Irfaan Ali, the president of Guyana, attended the Summit of the Americas.
Jefes de Estado de la región, entre ellos Daniel Noboa, suscribieron el Acuerdo de Doral, un ‘compromiso de usar fuerza militar letal para destruir carteles’ | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-03-07