Guyana retains Tier 1 status in the United States Department of State’s 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report, a ranking the U.S. assigns to countries it judges as fully meeting minimum standards to eliminate human trafficking. Multiple outlets report that the recognition follows continued government efforts on prosecutions, victim protection and prevention of exploitation.
Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond is cited welcoming the Tier 1 outcome and reaffirming the government’s commitment to combating trafficking. The U.S. report also points to ongoing measures related to sustaining law-enforcement actions and addressing forced labour. While the overall ranking remains unchanged, one outlet reports that trafficking probes and victim referrals have decreased, highlighting that implementation metrics vary even when the broad Tier status is maintained.
