U.S. fighter jets roared over Guyana’s capital as President Irfaan Ali began his second term, marking a powerful message of support from Washington. The military flyover, shared by the U.S. embassy, came amid rising tensions with Venezuela over the oil-rich Essequibo region. The U.S. State Department reiterated its support for Guyana’s territorial integrity — a direct challenge to President Nicolás Maduro, who recently appointed officials for Essequibo in a disputed vote. Meanwhile, reports suggest a wider power struggle is unfolding, with Iran and China backing Venezuela as Washington increases its military footprint in the region. Is a new front opening in South America?