GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) " The European Union (click here) is withholding $37
million in aid slated for Guyana because the government of the South
American country is operating without a Parliament.
EU officials said they will withhold the money meant to help boost the country's sugar industry and finance infrastructure works until their concerns are addressed. The EU noted in a statement late Friday that one of the functions of Guyana's National Assembly is to oversee the budget.
President Donald Ramotar temporarily suspended the opposition-controlled legislature in November to avoid a no-confidence vote.
He has called for elections in May but has not yet formally dissolved Parliament. The National Assembly could remain legally suspended for up to six months.
The withholding of $37 million in aid should get President Ramotar attention.
EU officials said they will withhold the money meant to help boost the country's sugar industry and finance infrastructure works until their concerns are addressed. The EU noted in a statement late Friday that one of the functions of Guyana's National Assembly is to oversee the budget.
President Donald Ramotar temporarily suspended the opposition-controlled legislature in November to avoid a no-confidence vote.
He has called for elections in May but has not yet formally dissolved Parliament. The National Assembly could remain legally suspended for up to six months.
The withholding of $37 million in aid should get President Ramotar attention.
