US Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago Warns Citizens as Tensions With Venezuela Rise

The island nation is caught in regional tensions as Washington increased pressure on Caracas.

A suspected drug smuggling vessel burns the day after the crew of Coast Guard Cutter Diligence (WMEC 616) fired upon it in the Caribbean Sea, on Sept. 7, 2025. U.S. Coast Guard photo

The U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago has warned American citizens to stay away from U.S. government facilities in the Caribbean nation, citing a “heightened state of alert.”

In a security alert on Oct. 18, the embassy urged Americans in the country to remain vigilant, be aware of their surroundings, and report any suspicious activity to local authorities.