Trinidad Gov’t denies making country available to US for Venezuela incursion

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley of Trinidad and Tobago has dismissed a recent newspaper story suggesting that Port of Spain had signed an agreement with the United States allowing U.S. forces to be deployed in Trinidad and Tobago in the event of a “conflict” in Venezuela.

Rowley strongly refuted the claims made by the article, calling it false and misleading. He emphasized that no such agreement had been signed and that Trinidad and Tobago would not permit foreign military forces to operate in the country without proper authorization. This statement comes amid ongoing regional tensions, particularly surrounding the political situation in Venezuela. Trinidad and Tobago has maintained a neutral stance on the issue, aiming to avoid being drawn into any potential conflict involving its neighbor. Rowley’s clarification aims to reassure the public that the government’s foreign policy and military decisions are in the best interest of national sovereignty and security.

“I had to say this today, this had to be responded to by the leadership of this country, to put to bed where there is disquiet because this article could have far-reaching consequences, not based on fact, not based on any serious research, not based on any understanding of the issue that you are trying to address,” Rowley told a news conference.