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Guyana's independence was a gradual process that culminated on May 26, 1966. Prior to this, Guyana had been a British colony known as British Guiana. The struggle for independence was driven by several factors, including growing nationalism, the desire for self-government, and the example of other countries in the region that had achieved independence.

The People's Progressive Party (PPP), led by Cheddi Jagan, played a key role in the struggle for independence. However, the process was marked by ethnic and political tensions, as the country was divided between the Indo-Guyanese majority and the Afro-Guyanese minority. These tensions led to unrest and internal conflict during the pre-independence period.

Finally, after years of negotiations and preparations, Guyana achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1966. The country became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations, with Forbes Burnham as its first prime minister and later president. Independence marked the beginning of a new era for Guyana, although the country would continue to face political, social and economic challenges in the years to come.

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