⚓ US and Trinidad Joint Military Exercises Off Venezuela

The YouTube source from "Portal Uai" discusses the recent announcement of joint military exercises between the United States and Trinidad and Tobago off the coast of Venezuela. Specifically, the USS Gravel destroyer is scheduled to arrive in Port of Spain to conduct training with the local defense force, a move the U.S. states is a commitment to Caribbean security and cooperation. This announcement comes as Venezuela, led by President Nicolás Maduro, claims that Washington is seeking to overthrow his government. The transcript further details that the U.S. previously mobilized various military assets in August, purportedly to combat drug trafficking, which has reportedly resulted in numerous casualties from bombardments on suspected drug vessels. In response to this increased U.S. presence, Maduro has opened military reserve registration and ordered nearly daily military exercises.