Consent comes amid increased tension between the United States and Venezuela; the Caribbean island is located about 11 km off the northeast Venezuelan coast
The government of Trinidad and Tobago authorized the this Monday (15) to use their airports for North American military planes to replenish supplies and exchange personnel. According to the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the consent to use the spaces is in accordance with bilateral cooperation between Washington and Port of Spain to “promote security, protection and regional stability”.
“Through this partnership, Trinidad and Tobago has benefited from joint military exercises, enhanced surveillance capabilities, including the installation of an effective radar system, and collaborative efforts that have resulted in the seizure of millions of dollars worth of illegal narcotics,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
The decision comes amid in addition to the . The Caribbean island is located about 11 km off the northeast Venezuelan coast.
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