Venezuela declares Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister persona non grata
Summary
Venezuela has declared Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, unwelcome in the country as tensions rise over U.S. military actions in the Caribbean Sea. The Venezuelan National Assembly's decision comes amid disagreements between Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela's government over U.S. naval presence and military strikes in the region.Key Facts
- Venezuela declared Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar a persona non grata, making her unwelcome there.
- The decision relates to ongoing disputes involving U.S. military operations in the Caribbean Sea.
- President Nicolas Maduro's government opposes the U.S. military presence, while Persad-Bissessar supports it.
- The U.S. military has increased its activities, including bombings of suspected drug-trafficking boats.
- Disagreements have resulted in Venezuela suspending a gas agreement with Trinidad and Tobago.
- Trinidad and Tobago might deport undocumented migrants, most of whom are Venezuelan nationals.
- The Caribbean region is hosting several U.S. warships, ordered by President Donald Trump.
- Maduro accuses Persad-Bissessar of aiding U.S. efforts against Venezuela.
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