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flag Trinidad and Tobago ended a six-month state of emergency, releasing 57 detainees, with crime down but systemic issues remaining.

flag 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. flag The six-month emergency, declared in July 2025 over gang threats, allowed preventive detentions under 151 orders, with 100 executed. flag Police cited a 42% murder drop to 369 in 2025, attributing it to intelligence-led operations, not the emergency itself. flag Authorities emphasized ongoing investigations and monitoring of released individuals, with only 16 charged so far. flag Despite reduced crime, systemic issues like court backlogs and impunity persist, highlighting the need for long-term reforms.

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