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'five-day visit'

US warship bound for Trinidad for military exercises

SUMMARY

A US warship, the USS Gravely, will dock in Trinidad from October 26-30 for joint training exercises with the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force. The visit underscores US commitment to regional security. Tensions are rising in the Caribbean due to recent US military strikes against Venezuelan drug traffickers.

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar called for calm amid concerns about possible regional conflicts, dismissing fear-mongering reports. She supports US military actions against drug cartels, emphasizing they aim to dismantle groups harming the Caribbean. Trinidad and Tobago's relationship with Caricom nations has become strained due to its backing of US military presence.


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