A ferry carrying 133 passengers and crew has capsized off the coast of Guyana.

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What we can confirm

Major international and local news outlets report that the passenger ferry MV Barima, carrying a total of 133 people (116 passengers and 17 crew), capsized off the coast of Guyana during a voyage from Georgetown to Port Kaituma, with ongoing search and rescue operations for dozens of missing people.[1][3][6][7]

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Checked July 20, 2026 · we'll re-check as this develops