T&T Denies ‘Hostile Intent’ Allegations

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The Kamla Persad-Bissessar Government of Trinidad and Tobago is vehemently dismissing claims by Nicolas Maduro’s administration in Venezuela. The allegations label the USS Gravely’s presence in Port-of-Spain as a ‘hostile provocation.’ The T&T government asserts the US military’s presence aims to strengthen the country’s fight against transnational crime and improve humanitarian partnerships. Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez criticized the US destroyer’s proximity to Venezuelan territory, accusing T&T of conspiring with the CIA to incite a Caribbean war. In reassurance, the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs emphasized the vessel’s visit is to combat transnational crime and enhance regional resilience. Moreover, it asserted T&T’s commitment to a prosperous relationship with Venezuela. The USS Gravely is scheduled to remain in T&T waters from October 26 to 30, amidst US military deployments in the Caribbean. The Maduro regime, however, claims these actions aim to overthrow Maduro and install a US-backed president.

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