Guyana to host major INTERPOL conference in 2026 

Guyana has announced that it will host the next INTERPOL Conference in 2026, a move welcomed by regional leaders as they strengthen ties with the world’s largest international police organisation to tackle growing organised crime across the Caribbean.

The announcement came during the recent engagement between Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and His Excellency Valdecy Urquiza, Secretary-General of INTERPOL. Secretary-General Urquiza shared that data collected from INTERPOL member countries confirms that the rise of sophisticated criminal networks, the expanding narcotics trade, and a surge in firearms trafficking are now among the most pressing security threats facing the Region.

The Heads of Government expressed deep appreciation for Secretary-General Urquiza’s presence and insights, acknowledging the vital role of international partnerships in responding to transnational crime. They welcomed the strengthened framework for cooperation through the renewed IMPACS/INTERPOL partnership, which secures the continued presence of INTERPOL’s Liaison Office in Barbados as a hub for coordination and intelligence sharing.

Recognising the need for greater regional capacity to address organised crime, CARICOM leaders requested further assistance from INTERPOL, especially in deploying advanced technology and monitoring systems to bolster border security.

The 2026 INTERPOL Conference in Guyana is expected to further cement this partnership, bringing global law enforcement experts to the country to shape strategies for dismantling organised criminal networks and tackling the flow of illegal guns and drugs into the Caribbean.