GUYANA · ECONOMY

Key Facts

—What happened: Guyana approved a US$1.65 billion budget for fiscal 2027, according to officials in Georgetown.

—How big: The current 2026 budget already stands at GY$1.558 trillion (about US$7.48 billion), a national record.

—The real story: Oil pays for the state, with US$2.62 billion in oil-fund withdrawals projected for 2027.