Trinidad y Tobago dice que su "mejor defensa" es su alianza con EE.UU. en crisis con Caracas
La primera ministra de Trinidad y Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, ha asegurado que la «mejor defensa» para el país es su actual cooperación militar con Estados Unidos, ante las nuevas amenazas pronunciadas por Venezuela. EFE «No voy a declarar la guerra a Venezuela, pero tengo el deber de proteger al pueblo de Trinidad y Tobago y, […]
TL;DR
- Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar considers military cooperation with the US as the best defense against Venezuelan threats.
- The US has installed a radar system on Tobago and has permission for its military aircraft to access the country's airports.
- US marines are currently deployed on the island of Tobago.
- Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello warned of consequences if Venezuela were attacked by the US, stating Persad-Bissessar should be "absolutely sure" of them.
- Persad-Bissessar views Cabello's comments as a threat to all citizens and advised him to target his threats at US President Donald Trump.
- The Prime Minister stressed that given their close proximity to Venezuela, bilateral commitment with the US for security is essential.
- She also highlighted the importance of US assistance in combating organized crime, including drug and human trafficking.