How this tiny island nation plays a key role in the Trump-Maduro standoff

Dec 9, 2025 - 13:00
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How this tiny island nation plays a key role in the Trump-Maduro standoff
Trinidad and Tobago’s military comprises fewer than 6,000 soldiers, placing it among the smallest on the South American continental shelf. Still, located just 7 miles from Venezuela at their closest point, the tiny dual-island nation is playing a key role in President Trump’s ongoing standoff against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair…