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Caribbean ethnic divide fuels politics in Trinidad and Guyana
The piece traces how Indian and Afro descents shape elections in Trinidad and Guyana, from indentured origins to modern politics. It notes Hindu and Christian affiliations, race-based party lines, and past unrest including scores of riots and violence linked to disputed votes and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canupia
Trinidad
Ashram Ramlagan
Caribbean
India
Ramlogan
Africa
Pacific
Trinidad and Tobago
Guyana
Fiji
Kenya
Basdeo Panday
Bishnu Ragoonath
University of the West Indies
Jamaica
Guadeloupe
Suriname
Ragoonath
Mark Graham
Cheddi Jagan
Douglas Payne
Center For Strategic and International Studies
Washington
Jagan
People’s National Congress
Mark Kirton
University of Guyana
People’s National Movement
Alphaes Jarvis
National Movement
East Africa
Idi Amin
Tanzania
Inesses
Malaysia
Chris
United National Congress
UNC
Port of Spain