"The arrival of the USS Gravely, a guided missile destroyer, in the capital of the Caribbean nation is in addition to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, which is moving closer to Venezuela. Maduro criticized the movement of the carrier as an attempt by the U.S government to fabricate "a new eternal war" against his country. U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Maduro, without providing evidence, of being the leader of the organized crime gang Tren de Aragua."
"Government officials from the twin-island nation and the U.S. said the massive warship will remain in Trinidad until Thursday so both countries can carry out training exercises. A senior military official in Trinidad and Tobago told The Associated Press that the move was only recently scheduled. The official spoke under condition of anonymity due to lack of authorization to discuss the matter publicly."
A U.S. guided missile destroyer, USS Gravely, docked in Port-of-Spain as the USS Gerald R. Ford moved closer to Venezuela. The Gravely will remain in Trinidad until Thursday to conduct joint training exercises with local forces. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemned the carrier movement as an attempt by the U.S. government to fabricate "a new eternal war" and labeled the exercises a dangerous provocation. U.S. officials said exercises target transnational crime and aim to build resilience through training, humanitarian missions, and security efforts. Trinidad and Tobago's prime minister supported U.S. military presence and strikes on suspected drug boats.
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