The US Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago on Saturday urged US citizens to stay away from US government facilities in the Caribbean country.
safety warning The issue was issued due to a “high state of alert”, and Americans were urged to be aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious activity to local authorities. Americans were also urged to keep an eye on “reputable news outlets.”
US visitors to the country were also asked to tell their friends and family to sign up for Smart Passenger Enrollment Program To receive alerts and updates from the Embassy.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Homeland Security, Roger Alexander, said the warning was based on threats against Americans, which “could be linked” to ongoing tensions in the region. The Associated Press,
Trinidad and Tobago is located off the northeastern coast of Venezuela, where President Trump increased military pressure On Venezuela’s authoritarian leader, President Nicolas Maduro. Trump administration has also done this multiple military attacks Against alleged drug smuggling boats in international waters near the country.
Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over lunch Friday. Maduro warned Trump said the Venezuelan president “offered everything” during diplomatic talks with the United States against taking any military action against the United States, before those talks were canceled.
“He’s offered everything,” Trump said. “He’s offered everything. You’re right. You know why? Because he doesn’t want to mess with the United States.”
Trump on Wednesday Confirmed He authorized the CIA to conduct covert ground operations within Venezuela.
The US is viewed by most of the international community as the illegitimate president of Venezuela. indictment Maduro accused of leading a drug cartel in 2020. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio increased a reward Up to $50 million for any information leading to Maduro’s arrest.
