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Trinidad and Tobago’s PM criticizes Caricom as dysfunctional, sparking regional backlash over Venezuela support and U.S. visa policies.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has publicly criticized the Caribbean Community (Caricom), calling it dysfunctional and unreliable, accusing it of supporting Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro regime and undermining regional security.
She rejected Caricom’s joint statement on U.S. visa restrictions for Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica, defending the U.S. actions as necessary.
Her remarks sparked backlash from regional leaders, including Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne, who emphasized strong trade ties and security cooperation within Caricom.
Former T&T Prime Minister Keith Rowley condemned her statements as unpatriotic and damaging to national sovereignty, warning that disengagement harms regional unity.
The exchange highlights growing tensions over Caricom’s direction and foreign policy alignment.
El primer ministro de Trinidad y Tobago critica a Caricom como disfuncional, provocando una reacción regional contra el apoyo a Venezuela y las políticas de visas de los Estados Unidos.