By Tiana Cole | HGP Nightly News
Venezuela Issues Warning to Guyana, T&T Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has issued a stern warning to Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago, cautioning that if either country lends itself to U.S. aggression against his government, they would face a forceful and proportional response.
The warning, made via social media, comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions. According to reports, the Trump administration identified a secret underground bunker at the Simón Bolívar International Airport, allegedly used by Maduro and senior Venezuelan officials, including Minister Diosdado Cabello. The facility reportedly has five underground levels with military barracks, a gym, and oxygen supply for 25 days, guarded by Cuban security forces.
Venezuela’s Defense Minister, General Vladimir Padrino López, reiterated the warning, stating:
“If an attack against Venezuela is launched from those territories, we will respond proportionally in legitimate defense of our sovereignty.”
He accused both Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago of following directives drafted in Washington and urged them not to allow U.S. forces to use their territories as bases.
Meanwhile, Trinidad & Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has not publicly responded but is expected to address the matter during her speech at the United Nations General Assembly on September 26, 2025.
UN Condemns Escalating Gang Violence in Haiti
The United Nations Secretary-General has condemned the killing of at least 40 people in Labodie village, north of Haiti’s capital. Armed gangs carried out the attack on Thursday night, reportedly burning parts of the community following the death of a local gang leader known as Vladimir.
The UN has urged Haitian authorities to bring perpetrators to justice and expressed alarm at the escalating violence spreading beyond Port-au-Prince.
Trinidad & Tobago Detains 19 Venezuelans in Anti-Crime Sweep
Trinidad & Tobago authorities detained 19 Venezuelan nationals during weekend anti-crime operations in the southwest. A 30-year-old local man was arrested after five Venezuelans were found at his home.
In a separate incident, 14 Venezuelans, including children as young as five, were discovered by the Marine Interdiction Unit hiding on a beach after allegedly entering the country illegally.
The Caribbean nation continues to grapple with a sustained influx of Venezuelan migrants fleeing political turmoil and economic hardship.
