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flag Trinidad and Tobago declares state of emergency over gang violence, boosting police powers for 15 days.

flag Trinidad and Tobago has declared a new state of emergency effective March 3, 2026, citing a surge in gang-related violence, mass shootings, and credible threats against police and security personnel. flag Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said the move follows intelligence of planned attacks and aims to protect recent gains in reducing crime. flag The emergency, initially set for 15 days, grants expanded law enforcement powers and aligns with a zero-tolerance policy, including joint operations and legal reforms. flag The country has been under emergency rule for about 10 of the past 14 months.

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