Death toll rises as international crews try to salvage capsized ferry in Guyana

Guyana's prime minister says a ferry that capsized over the weekend had as many as 179 people aboard, far more than listed on its manifest.

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 24, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Death toll rises as international crews try to salvage capsized ferry in Guyana

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 22, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Families in Guyana demand answers as anger grows after 100 drown in ferry accident

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 21, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

Guyana says capsized ferry had 179 people aboard as survivor describes a chaotic sinking

Caribbeanlife NewsLean Left· Jul 20, 2026

Dozens missing after boat capsizes in Guyana

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· Cleveland Plain Dealer, NJ.com / Star-Ledger
Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· Jul 20, 2026

Many feared dead after South American ferry carrying more than 100 people capsized

NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· Jul 20, 2026

Many feared dead after South American ferry carrying more than 100 people capsized

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WTOP Washington DCCenter· Jul 24, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Death toll rises as international crews try to salvage capsized ferry in Guyana

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Jul 22, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Families in Guyana demand answers as anger grows after 100 drown in ferry accident

BNO NewsCenter· Jul 21, 2026

Death toll from Guyana ferry disaster rises to 53

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Jul 21, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

Guyana says capsized ferry had 179 people aboard as survivor describes a chaotic sinking

France 24Center· Jul 20, 2026

Guyana ferry capsizes, leaving at least 27 dead, 83 missing

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Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 24, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Death toll rises as international crews try to salvage capsized ferry in Guyana

New York PostLean Right· Jul 23, 2026

Families in Guyana demand answers after government-run ferry sinks and 100 drown

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 22, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Families in Guyana demand answers as anger grows after 100 drown in ferry accident

The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Jul 21, 2026

Search for missing continues in Guyana after ferry transporting over 170 people capsized

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· High Point Enterprise, Jonesboro Sun
High Point EnterpriseLean Right· Jul 21, 2026

Guyana says capsized ferry had 179 people aboard as survivor describes a chaotic sinking

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 21, 2026

Guyana says capsized ferry had 179 people aboard as survivor describes a chaotic sinking

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6 articles
Al JazeeraLean Left· Jul 23, 2026

Guyana ferry disaster: families demand answers as around 100 feared dead

Al JazeeraLean Left· Jul 22, 2026

Guyana ferry capsize death toll rises to 53 as survivors describe terror

Al JazeeraLean Left· Jul 21, 2026

Guyana reports ferry disaster death toll rises to 41

Deutsche WelleLean Left· Jul 20, 2026

Guyana: Dozens feared dead after ferry capsizes

The GuardianLean Left· Jul 19, 2026

Dozens missing after passenger ferry sinks off coast of Guyana

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The story so far

4 developments
  1. Jul 19A ferry carrying 133 people capsizes off Guyana's coast, leaving dozens missing
  2. Jul 20Guyana launches criminal probe as crews scour waters for survivors after ferry capsizes
  3. Jul 21Death toll from Guyana ferry disaster rises to 53
  4. Jul 22Families in Guyana demand answers as anger grows after 100 drown in ferry accident

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Last development · Jul 22 — Families in Guyana demand answers as anger grows after 100 drown in ferry accident