P.M. Kamla Persad-Bissessar On Nicolás Maduro’s Capture: There Is NO Crisis In Trinidad And Tobago

“There is no crisis in Trinidad and Tobago.” This from Prime Minister the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP, following Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s capture and extraction from Venezuela in a daring U.S. military operation early Saturday morning (3rd January, 2026).

In a statement on her X account a short while ago tonight (Sunday 4th January, 2026), the Prime Minister said, “Today, just like yesterday, was a normal day in Trinidad and Tobago. What happened in Venezuela has nothing to do with Trinidad and Tobago. Citizens, just like myself, went about our normal business. We are not involved, so citizens have no need to be bothered.”

She added, “Some persons may be desperate to manufacture a crisis where there is none, but to each his own. As indicated previously, Trinidad and Tobago looks forward to renewed cooperation and the strengthening of our longstanding friendship with the people of Venezuela in the coming years and I wish them God's guidance on their transition from oppression and dictatorship to democracy and prosperity.”

According to Mrs. Persad-Bissessar, “I was asked by the media today about the Dragon gas project and I indicated that Dragon gas is the property of the Venezuelan people. Whenever they choose a leader through free and fair democratic elections, that leader will make a decision on Dragon gas. Trinidad and Tobago does not covet Venezuelan property; we never have and we never will. We will work with what we possess and endeavour to build on it.”

Her statement concluded by saying, “I was also asked about the U.S. indictment against Maduro and whether I was surprised that Caribbean politicians were implicated. I’m not surprised at all. As the story continues to unfold, I have no doubt that many ‘respectable’ and ‘celebrated’ people across all sectors of society will be exposed.”

More on this as it becomes available.