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Why did Venezuela call off its deal with Trinidad?

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Venezuela suspended its energy agreements with Trinidad and Tobago in response to the docking of a US warship in Trinidad, which Venezuela viewed as a provocation and a threat of US military influence in the region.

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Venezuela suspends gas deal as Trinidad hosts U.S. warship

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  • Venezuela suspended all energy agreements with Trinidad and Tobago after a US warship docked there. 11s
  • Venezuelan officials called the warship's presence a provocation and a threat. 20s
  • Recent US airstrikes against suspected drug smuggling boats have increased regional tensions. 37s
  • Trinidad and Tobago welcomed the US warship and affirmed its partnership with the US. 1m 3s
  • Trinidad's Prime Minister stated the country does not need Venezuelan gas and rejected pressure from Caracas. 1m 28s
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Venezuela suspends gas deal as Trinidad hosts U.S. warship
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France 24
2 days ago
Venezuela suspends gas deal as Trinidad hosts U.S. warship

Venezuela suspended all energy agreements with Trinidad and Tobago after the USS Gravely, a US warship, docked in Trinidad, calling it a provocation.

Venezuela suspends gas deal as Trinidad hosts U.S. warship
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France 24
2 days ago
Venezuela suspends gas deal as Trinidad hosts U.S. warship

Venezuelan officials said they suspended the deals due to the threat of Trinidad becoming a base for US operations against Venezuela.

Venezuela suspends gas deal as Trinidad hosts U.S. warship
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France 24
2 days ago
Venezuela suspends gas deal as Trinidad hosts U.S. warship

Trinidad's Prime Minister stated the country did not need Venezuelan gas and would not give in to blackmail by Caracas.

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