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Trinidad and Tobago ended a six-month state of emergency, releasing 57 detainees, with crime down but systemic issues remaining.
The State of Emergency in Trinidad and Tobago ended on January 31, 2026, with 57 detainees released from the Eastern Correctional and Rehabilitation Centre, bringing total releases to 117.
The six-month emergency, declared in July 2025 over gang threats, allowed preventive detentions under 151 orders, with 100 executed.
Police cited a 42% murder drop to 369 in 2025, attributing it to intelligence-led operations, not the emergency itself.
Authorities emphasized ongoing investigations and monitoring of released individuals, with only 16 charged so far.
Despite reduced crime, systemic issues like court backlogs and impunity persist, highlighting the need for long-term reforms.
Trinidad y Tobago puso fin a un estado de emergencia de seis meses, liberando a 57 detenidos, con la reducción de la delincuencia pero permaneciendo problemas sistémicos.