Archive · 16 Dec 2025
US Gains Access to Trinidad & Tobago Airports
Trinidad and Tobago has allowed US military planes to use its airports.
This is happening because the US wants to put more pressure on Venezuela.
The US says it is fighting drug traffickers, but Venezuela thinks the US is being hostile.
Trinidad and Tobago supports the US, but Venezuela is upset and says the US is stealing its oil.
The US has also been doing military exercises near Venezuela and has seized a Venezuelan oil tanker.
Trinidad and Tobago authorized US military aircraft to use its airports for logistical tasks.
The move is part of increased US pressure on Venezuela and its leader, Nicolas Maduro.
Venezuela accuses Trinidad and Tobago of participating in the theft of Venezuelan oil.
The US has been conducting military strikes and seizures targeting suspected drug boats from Venezuela.
Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister supports US efforts to combat narco-terrorists and ensure regional security.
- Who
- Trinidad and Tobago, US military, Venezuela
- What
- US military gains access to Trinidad and Tobago airports
- When
- Announced on Monday (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Trinidad and Tobago, near Venezuelan border
- Why
- To facilitate logistical tasks and increase pressure on Venezuela
Trinidad and Tobago's Perspective
Venezuela's Perspective
US Military Presence
Trinidad and Tobago's Perspective
Trinidad and Tobago supports US military presence to combat narco-terrorists and ensure regional security.
Venezuela's Perspective
Venezuela views the US military presence as a hostile act and accuses Trinidad and Tobago of participating in the theft of Venezuelan oil.
Oil Sanctions
Trinidad and Tobago's Perspective
Trinidad and Tobago cooperates with the US to monitor Venezuelan oil deliveries to enforce sanctions.
Venezuela's Perspective
Venezuela condemns the US seizure of an oil tanker as international piracy and accuses the US of targeting its regime.
- Location
- Trinidad and Tobago, near Venezuelan border
- US Military Use
- Logistical tasks, supply replenishment, personnel rotations
- Trinidad's Stance
- Supports US efforts to pressure Venezuela
- Venezuela's Accusation
- Trinidad and Tobago involved in theft of Venezuelan oil
- US Military Operations
- Combating narco-terrorists, increased pressure on Venezuela
- Recent US Actions
- Seizure of oil tanker, military strikes on suspected drug boats
- Trinidad's Foreign Minister
- Sean Sobers
- Venezuela's Vice President
- Delcy Rodriguez
Sources
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Video: JetBlue plane narrowly avoids midair collision with US Air Force tanker
JetBlue flight averts mid-air collision with US Air Force jet
Trinidad and Tobago approves US military aircraft transit in airports
US-Venezuela tensions: Trinidad, Tobago gives permission to US military aircraft to use its airports
Venezuela Punishes Trinidad And Tobago After US Tanker Raid, Accuses Neighbour Of Oil Theft
US military gains access to Trinidad & Tobago airports, miles from Venezuelan border, as Trump ups pressure on Maduro
