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The US Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago has issued a security alert for American citizens in the country due to rising tensions with Venezuela and recent US military actions in the Caribbean.

Some shit you should know before you dig in: Over the last few months, the United States has continued to surge military assets into the southern Caribbean, positioning them near the coast of Venezuela under the stated objective of combating narcotics trafficking. The deployment includes an amphibious assault squadron, a nuclear-powered attack submarine, multiple warships, P-8 Poseidon surveillance aircraft, fighter jets, and an estimated 10,000 US troops in the region. This has raised serious questions about the true scope and intent of the mission. While US officials insist the buildup is part of a counternarcotics operation, the overwhelming scale of the military presence has fueled regional concern and speculation. Venezuela has accused the US of using drug interdiction as a pretext to pursue regime change and gain control over the country’s vast oil reserves.

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What’s going on now: The US Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago has warned American citizens to avoid all US government facilities in the country due to aheightened state of alert,citing unspecified threats that may be connected to the growing regional tensions. In its advisory, the embassy urged Americans to remain vigilant, monitor local media, report suspicious activity, and enroll in the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive real-time updates. While the embassy didn’t detail the nature of the threats, Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Homeland Security, Roger Alexander, confirmed that local authorities are taking the situation seriously and have activated enhanced security measures, though specific information about the threats has not been publicly released.

This comes as Grenada’s government has confirmed it is reviewing a formal request from the United States to install radar equipment and support US military personnel. Officials say no decision will be made until all legal and technical assessments are completed. The request has already drawn pushback from prominent voices, including former Senate President Chester Humphrey and former Foreign Minister Peter David, who warn that accepting such a request risks dragging Grenada into a US-led military escalation. Humphrey described the radar proposal as a “prelude to war” and accused the US of using counternarcotics operations as a cover for targeting Venezuela, noting the island’s historical ties with its South American neighbor.

Meanwhile, Venezuela has begun mobilizing military forces in response to the escalating US presence near its borders, with officials in Caracas framing the developments as evidence of a looming attempt at regime change. The Maduro government has condemned the US military buildup as a violation of regional sovereignty and has called on neighboring countries to resist being co-opted into what it describes as a foreign intervention campaign.

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