Indian diaspora leads world's fastest-growing economy: Guyana

Migrants' descendants renew ties with India, take on China for oil money

NIKI MIZUGUCHI

GEORGETOWN, Guyana -- Perched at the top of South America, Guyana has a population of just 800,000 people. But the tiny country is home to Latin America's largest Indian diaspora community, who make up 40% of the nation's population.

The discovery of a vast, offshore oil field in 2015 transformed Guyana's sleepy economy into the world's best performer in terms of growth. The transformation has drawn the world's attention, involving the heavy hitters of India, China and the U.S.

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