Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has accused the United States of causing collateral damage in its aggressive campaign against drug trafficking, claiming that US bombs intended for Venezuelans have tragically impacted innocent citizens of Trinidad and Tobago. In a Telegram post on October 16, Rodríguez described the killing of six individuals—reportedly including two Trinidadians—on a suspected drug vessel from Venezuela on October 14 as a “self-fulfilling prophecy.” She criticized Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar for endorsing US military actions, quoting her earlier statement: “The US Army should kill them all.” Rodríguez highlighted newspaper headlines from Trinidad and Tobago, emphasizing that the US military’s actions have resulted in the extrajudicial deaths of “humble citizens” of the country. The US has conducted missile strikes on four suspected drug boats departing Venezuela, resulting in over 20 fatalities. Two unidentified bodies washed ashore in Trinidad and Tobago following the first strike. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has accused the US of using the drug war as a pretext for regime change. Rodríguez warned that the US military deployment in the southern Caribbean, which includes seven warships, a nuclear submarine, and nearly 5,000 personnel, threatens regional peace. She called for unity among Caribbean and Latin American nations to safeguard peace.
Venezuela VP: US bombs meant for Venezuelans falling on TT citizens
