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Why is the U.S. in Trinidad and Tobago?

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The U.S. is in Trinidad and Tobago to conduct joint military exercises and combat drug trafficking, amid heightened regional tensions with Venezuela. The U.S. presence is seen as a response to increased crime, drug smuggling, and Venezuelan migration, but is criticized by Venezuela as a provocation and threat to regional peace.

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Venezuela accuses U.S. of preparing false flag attack
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CBS News
3 days ago
Venezuela accuses U.S. of preparing false flag attack

The USS Gravely is expected to stay for joint military exercises, with the U.S. escalating its military presence after strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats.

U.S. warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago
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France 24
3 days ago
U.S. warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago

Washington says Marines aboard the ship will conduct military exercises with Trinidad and Tobago’s army, aiming to curb narcotics trafficking.

Trump admin alludes to Venezuelan land strikes
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CBS News
3 days ago
Trump admin alludes to Venezuelan land strikes

The USS Gravely is in Trinidad and Tobago for joint training exercises, described by U.S. officials as efforts to combat drug trafficking and narco-terrorism.

Venezuela condemns 'provocation' by CIA and Trinidad and Tobago
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Reuters
3 days ago
Venezuela condemns 'provocation' by CIA and Trinidad and Tobago

The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Gravely arrived for training with the Trinidad and Tobago Defense Force as part of longstanding cooperation.

U.S. warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago amid Venezuela tensions
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Al Jazeera
3 days ago
U.S. warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago amid Venezuela tensions

The U.S. warship is arriving at the request of the U.S., not Trinidad, as part of a campaign to fight illegal drugs and narco-terrorism.

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