Trinidad PM Declared Persona Non Grata After 'Supporting US Military Action'
Venezuela’s move against PM Rowley follows increased friction over Trinidad and Tobago's alleged support for 'US military action' in the Caribbean, according to Al Jazeera (October 28, 2025). This isn't just about two neighbors squabbling; it's the predictable outcome (or perhaps, intended consequence) when smaller nations are pressured to align with a global hegemon's agenda. The US has a rich
history of 'military action' in the Caribbean, from the 1983 invasion of Grenada to countless interventions in Central and South America designed to protect... well, not democracy, but 'interests'. One might wonder if Rowley’s 'support' was a genuine embrace of US foreign policy, or a strategic calculation to avoid the kind of punitive measures (sanctions, destabilization) historically leveled
against those who don't 'support' enthusiastically enough. Venezuela, having been on the receiving end of aggressive US meddling for years—including sanctions that have crippled its economy—understands exactly what 'support for US military action' truly entails. The irony? A nation suffering under Washington's thumb now shuns a neighbor for appearing to enable that same power. It seems cooperation
in the face of empire is a luxury easily denied.