Guyana’s president: Are new oil discoveries a curse? | Talk to Al Jazeera

Guyana is a former British colony located between Brazil, Venezuela and Suriname. The country is rich in biodiversity - as well as minerals. And in the last decade, some 11 billion barrels of oil have been found - which is the most significant discovery of its kind in recent years. But as the world is moving towards greener economies, is it fair for countries like Guyana - struggling to overcome poverty and attract foreign investment - not to benefit from its newly-found riches? Guyanese President Irfaan Ali talks to Al Jazeera. Subscribe to our channel Follow us on Twitter Find us on Facebook Check our website: Check out our Instagram page: @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News