Reference News Network, November 16 report. According to AFP, November 16 report, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on the 15th accused Trinidad and Tobago of holding new joint military exercises with the United States "irresponsibly." The so-called "drug enforcement operation" conducted by the US military in the Caribbean had previously caused strong dissatisfaction from Venezuela.
This joint military exercise will be held from the 16th to the 21st, marking the second time that the United States has conducted joint exercises with Trinidad and Tobago, a neighbor of Venezuela, within a month.
The report stated that Maduro, during a public event in Caracas, said: "The government of Trinidad and Tobago recently announced irresponsible exercises, lending the waters opposite our Sucre state to military exercises. This exercise attempts to threaten a republic like Venezuela, but we will never accept any threats from anyone."
The leader called on supporters in the eastern part of the country to organize "street permanent vigils and parades" during this military exercise, calling for "mobilizing with patriotic enthusiasm, shouting at them: 'Go away, imperialist ships!'"
Maduro also urged the people not to fall into provocation's trap at any time. (Translated/ Liu Zhuo)
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