The United Guianas:

What if the five Guianas—Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Venezuelan Guayana, and Brazilian Amapá—finally united into a single state?

Not only would this be a massive leap for decolonization and true independence in the Americas, but it could also become a geopolitical game-changer: an energy superpower, a financial hub, and a crucial U.S. ally in Trump’s second term.

A Nation That Finally Makes Sense

For centuries, the Guianas have been a fragmented colonial relic, divided by European powers but never truly integrated into Latin America. Instead of remaining pawns of France, Brazil, and Venezuela, a Guianas Confederation could finally reclaim its destiny—a self-sufficient, resource-rich, and diplomatically powerful state.

It wouldn’t just be a regional curiosity; it could be a model for how small states escape dependency and leverage global influence.

Why the Guianas Could Work as a Unified State

A Natural Geographic Identity

• Like Switzerland, Guiana has clear natural borders—the Amazon to the south, the Atlantic to the north, and the Orinoco River to the west.

• It already functions as a distinct ecological and geopolitical unit, separate from Spanish-speaking South America.

A Diverse Yet Interconnected Population

• Much like Switzerland, the Guianas are multi-ethnic and multi-lingual, with a blend of Indo-Caribbean, Afro-Caribbean, Indigenous, Chinese, Javanese, and European communities.

• Instead of seeing this as a weakness, a Swiss-style canton system could allow local autonomy while maintaining federal unity.

An Economic Powerhouse—The Dubai of the Americas

• Oil & Gas Superpower

• Guyana and Suriname already hold some of the largest untapped oil reserves in the world.

• The United Guianas would rival Gulf States in per capita wealth.

• Financial & Trade Hub

• Like Switzerland & Singapore, it could become a neutral banking center, offering tax incentives, secure financial laws, and trade access between South America, North America, and Europe.

• Aerospace & Tech

• The Guiana Space Centre in Kourou is already a major satellite launch site. A United Guianas could expand into AI, cyber defense, and biotech.

A Strategic Ally for Trump’s America

• The United Guianas Confederation would be the strongest U.S. ally in Latin America, a counterweight to China and Venezuela.

• Trump’s America First strategy would welcome an oil-rich, pro-business, and fiercely independent ally in the region.

• Unlike Venezuela, which is in economic freefall, a pro-American Guianas could dominate energy markets, ensuring U.S. influence in the hemisphere.

What’s Holding This Back? Challenges & Solutions

Problem: Colonial Powers Won’t Let Go

Solution: A Trump-backed push for full sovereignty.

• French Guiana remains a colony of France, but Macron’s declining influence and Trump’s nationalist rhetoric create the perfect moment to force a break.

• Brazil and Venezuela claim Guayana/Amapá, but neither can stop a U.S.-backed independence push.

Problem: Fragmented Governance & Language Barriers

Solution: A Decentralized Confederation

• A Swiss-style model, where Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana remain self-governing but part of a greater economic and defense union.

• French, Dutch, English, Spanish, Portuguese—every major world power would have a stake.

Problem: Fear of Political Instability

✔ Solution: Make It a “Caribbean Switzerland”

• Neutrality in world affairs, but open financial markets and strategic military alignment with the U.S.

Conclusion: The Time for Guiana is Now

A United Guianas Confederation would be the most important new nation-state of the 21st century.

• The richest small state in the Americas.

• The biggest decolonization success since the 1960s.

• Trump’s most powerful ally in Latin America.

Instead of being an afterthought of colonial history, the Guianas could finally become what they were always meant to be:

A powerful, independent, and globally significant nation.

If Switzerland could do it, why not the Guianas?