US warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago, putting more pressure on Venezuela

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The visit comes a week after the US embassy in Trinidad and Tobago warned Americans to stay away from US government facilities there

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The USS Gravely warship docked in Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago, on Sunday. Photo: AFP

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A US warship docked in Trinidad and Tobago’s capital on Sunday as the Trump administration boosts military pressure on neighbouring Venezuela and its President Nicolas Maduro.

AdvertisementThe arrival of the USS Gravely, a guided missile destroyer, in the capital of the Caribbean nation is in addition to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford, which is moving closer to Venezuela.

Maduro criticised the movement of the carrier as an attempt by the US government to fabricate “a new eternal war” against his country.

US President Donald Trump has accused Maduro, without providing evidence, of being the leader of the organised crime gang Tren de Aragua.

Government officials from the twin-island nation and the US said the massive warship will remain in Trinidad until Thursday so both countries can carry out training exercises.

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A senior military official in Trinidad and Tobago told Associated Press that the move was only recently scheduled. The official spoke on condition of anonymity as he is not authorised to discuss the matter publicly.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, shakes hands with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar at the State Department in Washington on September 30. Photo: AP
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, shakes hands with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar at the State Department in Washington on September 30. Photo: AP

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