Trinidad and Tobago will conduct joint military training with the United States Marine Corps 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit over six days, with officials characterizing the exercises as part of ongoing security cooperation designed to combat domestic gang violence and firearms-related crime. The foreign ministry emphasized that local forces require enhanced preparation to address escalating criminal threats affecting communities throughout the nation.
Washington recently authorized Trinidad and Tobago to develop the Dragon gas field despite American sanctions targeting Venezuelan energy interests, intensifying diplomatic friction with Caracas. Venezuela previously suspended an energy agreement and declared the Trinidad prime minister unwelcome after a United States destroyer conducted training operations near Venezuelan waters. American naval forces have destroyed more than 20 suspected smuggling vessels in recent counternarcotics campaigns, resulting in dozens of casualties.
Washington recently authorized Trinidad and Tobago to develop the Dragon gas field despite American sanctions targeting Venezuelan energy interests, intensifying diplomatic friction with Caracas. Venezuela previously suspended an energy agreement and declared the Trinidad prime minister unwelcome after a United States destroyer conducted training operations near Venezuelan waters. American naval forces have destroyed more than 20 suspected smuggling vessels in recent counternarcotics campaigns, resulting in dozens of casualties.
