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Maduro Suspends Energy Deal Amid U.S. Military Tensions

10/31/2025

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Nicolás Maduro Moros, the President of Venezuela, suspended an energy agreement with Trinidad and Tobago after a United States (U.S.) warship arrived for exercises, which he called a 'threat'.
Maduro accused Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister, of aligning with United States.
Persad-Bissessar called Venezuela's actions blackmail and affirmed Trinidad and Tobago's independent development.
The U.S. military has increased its regional presence, affecting Trinidad and Tobago's gas sourcing.

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Story summary

Nicolás Maduro Moros, the President of Venezuela, suspended an energy agreement with Trinidad and Tobago after a United States (U.S.) warship arrived for exercises, which he called a 'threat'.
Maduro accused Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister, of aligning with United States.
Persad-Bissessar called Venezuela's actions blackmail and affirmed Trinidad and Tobago's independent development.
The U.S. military has increased its regional presence, affecting Trinidad and Tobago's gas sourcing.