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Why is a U.S. warship in Trinidad and Tobago?

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A U.S. warship is in Trinidad and Tobago as part of increased U.S. naval operations in the Caribbean, officially to combat drug trafficking, amid heightened tensions with Venezuela. The ship's arrival is at the request of the U.S., not Trinidad, and coincides with joint military exercises with Trinidad and Tobago's defense forces.

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Venezuela condemns 'provocation' by CIA and Trinidad and Tobago

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  • The US and Trinidad and Tobago are conducting joint military exercises in the Caribbean.
  • Venezuela condemned the exercises as a provocation coordinated with the CIA. 26s
  • Venezuelan officials claim to have captured mercenaries linked to the CIA, alleging plans for a false flag attack. 39s
  • No evidence was provided by Venezuela to support the accusations. 57s
  • US anti-drug operations in the region have increased tensions with Venezuela and Colombia. 1m 26s
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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 USS Gravely arrived in Port of Spain for training with the Trinidad and Tobago Defense Force as part of longstanding cooperation between the two countries.

U.S. warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago amid Venezuela tensions
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U.S. warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago amid Venezuela tensions

The ship is arriving at the request of the U.S., not Trinidad, during a period of regional tension and increased U.S. naval presence to fight drug trafficking.

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