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Trinidad and Tobago Hosts U.S. Marines Amid Venezuela Tensions

12/9/2025

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Trinidad and Tobago, with a military under 6,000, has hosted U.S. Marines for joint exercises and approved a radar unit at its airport to support actions against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has supported U.S. strikes against drug trafficking, citing high crime linked to drug gangs.
Experts warn the cooperation could strain ties with Venezuela and neighboring countries, underscoring the need for balance for development.

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Trinidad and Tobago, with a military under 6,000, has hosted U.S. Marines for joint exercises and approved a radar unit at its airport to support actions against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has supported U.S. strikes against drug trafficking, citing high crime linked to drug gangs.
Experts warn the cooperation could strain ties with Venezuela and neighboring countries, underscoring the need for balance for development.