00:00The U.S. has gravely sailed into the port of Spain harbor early Sunday morning.
00:05Its arrivals during public debate as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Venezuela continue to escalate.
00:12The warship which carries U.S. Marines on board will be in Trinidad and Tobago for five days as part of a scheduled joint training exercise with the TTDF.
00:22The U.S. military presence in Caribbean waters has expanded in recent weeks following a series of airstrikes on boats.
00:30Washington claims were involved in drug trafficking operations linked to Venezuela.
00:35While some citizens viewed the visit as part of a routing cooperation, others expressed unease about what it might mean for regional peace and security.
00:45I don't know, it's just, the vibe's just off the whole place heavy right now.
01:00The warship's visit expected to last until October 30th forms part of a broader U.S.-Caribbean system.
01:30However, with tensions simmering just miles off Trinidad's coast, public opinion remains divided between viewing it as a show of partnership or a warning of conflict to come.
01:46Charlotte Kisto, TV6 News.
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