**U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago Issues Warning Amid Rising Regional Tensions**
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad — The U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago issued a rare warning on Saturday, urging American citizens to avoid American government facilities across the twin-island nation. This caution comes amid escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela following deadly U.S. military strikes in Caribbean waters targeting suspected drug traffickers.
Venezuela, located just miles from Trinidad, has become central to the current unrest. In one Trinidadian community, residents are mourning the disappearance of two local fishermen believed to have been killed in a U.S. strike on Tuesday.
The embassy’s alert was prompted by threats directed at American citizens in Trinidad and Tobago. According to Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Homeland Security, Roger Alexander, these threats “could be linked” to the ongoing regional tensions, as reported to The Associated Press.
In response, local authorities have implemented security measures to address any potential incidents, though they have not released specific details concerning the threats.
Since early September, there have been six U.S. strikes in the Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of at least 29 individuals. The tense atmosphere in the region was acknowledged by U.S. officials during a briefing with Trinidad and Tobago authorities, Minister Alexander noted.
Following the most recent military action, U.S. forces detained survivors after striking a vessel suspected of carrying drugs. The Trump administration maintains that alleged drug traffickers should be treated as unlawful combatants, justifying the use of military force against them.
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