1992 Guyanese Elections: Establishing a New National Assembly and Regional Councils

In 1992, Guyana witnessed a significant turning point in its political landscape with the first free and fair elections since 1964. This historic event was marked by the visit of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who played a crucial role in advocating for the resumption of democratic elections in the country. On October 5, 1992, the nation held elections for a new National Assembly and regional councils, which were internationally recognized as free and fair. The elections resulted in Cheddi Jagan of the People's Progressive Party (PPP) being elected and sworn in as president on October 9, 1992. This election was particularly notable as it ended the long-standing political dominance of Afro-Guyanese in the country's governance. However, the electoral process was not without its challenges, as it was marred by incidents of violence, highlighting the tensions that existed within the society at the time. The 1992 elections marked a pivotal moment in Guyana's journey towards democracy, setting the stage for future political developments in the region. #Mooflife #MomentOfLife #GuyanaElections1992 #JimmyCarter #CheddiJagan #FreeAndFairElections #GuyanesePolitics