CARICOM monitoring U.S. military action in Venezuela

Jan 03, 2026 News

…T&T says ‘we played no part’

(Kaieteur News) – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) said it is actively monitoring the Saturday morning United States (U.S.) military action in Caracas, Venezuela which led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro.

In a post to X (formerly Twitter) U.S President Donald Trump announced, “The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country.”

CARICOM monitoring U.S. military action in Venezuela

Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Kamla Persad-Bissessar

Following the U.S. announcement, CARICOM said its Conference of Heads of Government met. In its statement, CARICOM warned that the situation could have implications for neighbouring countries.

“CARICOM is actively monitoring the situation which is of grave concern to the Region with possible implications for neighbouring countries. CARICOM will continue to update the people of the Region as more information is received,” the regional body said.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Kamla Persad-Bissessar distanced the twin-island state from the U.S. military operations within Venezuelan territory.

“Trinidad and Tobago is NOT a participant in any of these ongoing military operations. Trinidad and Tobago continues to maintain peaceful relations with the people of Venezuela,” the PM said in a post to X.

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