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Trinidad and Tobago Allows US Military Use to National Airfields Amid Rising Strains with Venezuela
The government of Trinidad and Tobago has confirmed it will allow the United States military to utilize its airports in coming weeks. This move occurs amid increasing strained relations between the US and nearby Venezuela.
Radar Installation Raises Questions
This statement follows the recent setup of a military-grade radar system at an airport in Tobago. National authorities have insisted the radar's sole use is for curtailing domestic crime, asserting it is not a base for attacks against another country.
Government opponents warn, however, that the partnership might entangle Trinidad and Tobago into ex-President Donald Trump's ongoing political strategy against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Nature of Access and Official Statements
In a ministry statement, US use at the airports would be “logistical in nature”, assisting with stocking provisions and standard troop rotations. Officials provided no further details regarding the scope.
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has previously praised US airstrikes targeting alleged drug trafficking vessels in regional waters, strikes that have reportedly led to dozens of deaths, among them a number of Trinidadian citizens.
Earlier Statements and Later Disclosures
Initially, Persad-Bissessar claimed a US C-17 aircraft that landed in Tobago was carrying marines to help on a local road construction project. However, after images surfaced of the defense system, she conceded that no fewer than 100 marines were on the ground in the country, accompanied by the powerful radar.
The radar, identified as a long-range AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR, is used for air surveillance, defense, and counter-fire capabilities.
Close Neighbors
Trinidad and Tobago is situated a mere seven miles from Venezuela at their narrowest separation. It has main international gateways: Piarco International in Trinidad and ANR Robinson International in Tobago.
The airport access agreement comes after a prior event in October, when a US warship was stationed in Trinidad's capital, signaling the Trump administration's increased military posture towards Venezuela.
Meanwhile, US lawmakers have raised questions about the legality of the aforementioned maritime strikes and have announced a formal investigation.
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