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U.S. Embassy Urges Americans in Trinidad and Tobago to Avoid Government Sites After Reported Threats

The warning follows weeks of deadly U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats near Venezuela that have sharpened security concerns in the Caribbean.

A man fishes in Cocorite, Trinidad and Tobago, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Anselm Gibbs)
Venezuelan army tanks ride during a military exercise at a highway in Caracas on September 20, 2025. US President Donald Trump threatened Venezuela with "incalculable" consequences if it refuses to take back migrants it has "forced into the United States," as tensions soar with Caracas after Venezuela accused the United States of waging an "undeclared war" in the Caribbean and called for a UN probe of American strikes that have killed over a dozen alleged drug traffickers on boats in recent weeks. (Photo by Pedro MATTEY / AFP) (Photo by PEDRO MATTEY/AFP via Getty Images)

Overview

  • The embassy advised U.S. citizens to steer clear of American government facilities through the holiday weekend, remain vigilant, report suspicious activity, enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, and monitor reputable news sources.
  • Trinidad and Tobago’s homeland security minister said the alert was based on threats to Americans that could be linked to regional tensions, and authorities increased security without disclosing specifics.
  • Since early September, six U.S. military strikes on suspected trafficking vessels in Caribbean waters have killed at least 29 people, including nationals of Colombia and Trinidad and Tobago, according to reporting.
  • Following the latest strike, U.S. officials said survivors were taken into custody, marking the first reported instance of crew members living through these operations.
  • Venezuela petitioned the U.N. Security Council to declare the operations illegal after President Trump confirmed CIA authorization for covert action inside Venezuela and suggested potential land operations.