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Trinidad and Tobago's US Radar Plan Sparks Controversy

12/2/2025

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Trinidad and Tobago approved a U.S. military radar installation.
The move raises concerns about involvement in US-Venezuela tensions.
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar downplayed U.S. marines, saying they were here for road construction.
Evidence later showed over 100 marines and a military-grade radar, which the government says supports counter-drug efforts.
Critics, including opposition MP Marvin Gonzales, accuse the government of misleading the public.

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Story summary

Trinidad and Tobago approved a U.S. military radar installation.
The move raises concerns about involvement in US-Venezuela tensions.
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar downplayed U.S. marines, saying they were here for road construction.
Evidence later showed over 100 marines and a military-grade radar, which the government says supports counter-drug efforts.
Critics, including opposition MP Marvin Gonzales, accuse the government of misleading the public.