Venezuela suspends Trinidad and Tobago gas accord over US warship visit
Summary
Venezuela has stopped a gas deal with Trinidad and Tobago after the country welcomed a U.S. warship. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro called the move a threat and blamed the U.S. for trying to change his government. Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar stated that her country does not solely rely on Venezuelan gas and denied any growing tensions with Venezuela.Key Facts
- Venezuela halted a natural gas agreement with Trinidad and Tobago.
- President Maduro suspended the deal due to the presence of a U.S. warship in Trinidad.
- The U.S. warship is part of a mission that includes joint military exercises with Trinidad.
- Trinidad refuted the idea that its future depends on Venezuelan gas.
- The U.S. has deployed several warships and conducted strikes in the Caribbean region.
- President Maduro claims the U.S. actions are a cover to control Venezuela's resources.
- Trinidad's Prime Minister opposes drug traffickers and supports the U.S. campaign against them.
- The initially agreed joint Dragon gas project between the two nations has faced delays, partly due to U.S. sanctions on Venezuela.
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