Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar of Trinidad and Tobago has firmly denied claims that the United States has sought to use the country’s territory to launch attacks against Venezuela. Addressing concerns raised by former Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley, Persad-Bissessar emphasized that Trinidad and Tobago would not permit its land to be used for such purposes. Rowley had warned of potential economic and security risks stemming from what he termed reckless governance and ill-informed decisions by the current administration. Persad-Bissessar dismissed these concerns, asserting that Rowley’s remarks were unfounded and that he had every democratic right to express his views. She highlighted that Rowley, during his tenure, had signed an updated Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) with the US in 2024, which mandates cooperation with the US military in regional training exercises. However, she reiterated that Trinidad and Tobago remains a sovereign state, guided by a ‘TT first’ foreign policy approach, and does not blindly align with the US or any bloc, including Caricom. Persad-Bissessar underscored the country’s commitment to maintaining peaceful relations with Venezuela and its refusal to engage in actions that could harm the Venezuelan people. She also affirmed her government’s support for leaders elected through free and fair democratic processes and reassured citizens that neither they nor national infrastructure were at risk due to any involvement in aggression against Venezuela.
PM dismisses Rowley’s concerns: No US request to attack Venezuela from TT
