The Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force has been placed on heightened alert as Parliament prepares to debate an extension of the state of emergency. This development coincides with international media reports suggesting an imminent US military strike against Venezuelan targets. The immediate call for all active soldiers, sailors, and air guard officers to report to their encampments has sparked widespread anxiety and a surge of rumors. An internal directive ordered all military personnel to report to their respective bases by 6 pm on October 31, including those on pre-retirement leave, sick leave, or vacation, who were instructed to remain on standby. The message emphasized, ‘This is not a drill,’ urging personnel to make necessary personal arrangements. Reports from the Miami Herald and Bloomberg, citing anonymous sources, indicate that the Trump administration is preparing to escalate its campaign against Venezuela’s Maduro government, accused of facilitating narco-trafficking. Bloomberg noted that President Trump hinted at potential military operations, stating, ‘The land is going to be next,’ following a series of maritime strikes against suspected drug-running vessels in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific since mid-September. These operations are part of Trump’s renewed anti-narcotics drive targeting alleged drug trafficking routes linked to Venezuela and regional criminal networks.