KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent (CMC) – The newly installed government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has declared it is vigilantly observing the escalating political and military crisis in Venezuela after United States forces reportedly captured the nation’s President, Nicolas Maduro, and his spouse. Foreign Affairs Minister Fitz Bramble characterized the situation as one of ‘grave concern’ for both the small island developing state and the wider Caribbean region. Minister Bramble, a former diplomat, emphasized that the nation’s allegiance lies with the collective diplomatic stance of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), which has consistently advocated for peaceful dialogue and the strict adherence to international law. He confirmed that Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday’s administration, barely a month into its term, is assessing the potential far-reaching economic and political ramifications for its own nation. The SVG government remains in constant communication with its embassy in Caracas, where Ambassador Gareth Bynoe has reported that all diplomatic personnel are safe and no Vincentian nationals in Venezuela have yet sought consular assistance. While acknowledging friendships with both Venezuela and the United States, the government has pledged to keep its citizens informed as the volatile situation continues to develop.