Guyanese Businessman Facing US Extradition Elected Opposition Leader

Azruddin Mohamed, a Guyanese businessman facing extradition to the United States on charges of gold-smuggling and money-laundering, was elected as the country's opposition leader, according to The Guardian. The election occurred six months after Mohamed formed a political party that quickly became the second largest in the South American country.

Mohamed, 38, was elected despite the pending extradition request from the U.S. government. The Guardian reported that the charges against Mohamed involve alleged gold smuggling and money laundering.

The election of Mohamed as opposition leader adds a new layer of complexity to the political landscape of Guyana, given the serious allegations he faces in the United States.