Trinidad and Tobago declares state of emergency amid surge in homicides, granting police broader powers.

Trinidad and Tobago declared a state of emergency due to a surge in violent crime, including 61 homicides in December alone, raising the year's total to 623. Police now have powers to conduct searches and detain suspects without warrants for up to 48 hours. The violence is largely attributed to gang activity and the use of high-powered weapons. No curfew is in place, but an increased military and police presence is expected.

December 30, 2024
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