Trinidad and Tobago has officially endorsed the deployment of U.S. warships in the Caribbean, with Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar stating that the country will support U.S. military operations if Venezuela attacks Guyana. The government emphasized that it does not need to consult CARICOM for this support. This move is part of a broader effort to counter increasing violence linked to drug cartels in the region, particularly those operating near Venezuela's territorial waters. In parallel, France has announced the mobilization of resources to reinforce security on its Caribbean islands to confront drug trafficking cartels. Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago have expressed support for the U.S. military presence, recognizing the Caribbean as a critical transit point for cocaine trafficking from Colombia and Venezuela to the U.S. and Europe. Trinidad and Tobago’s Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro highlighted the growing influence of Venezuelan criminal groups in the country, particularly in narcotics, firearms, and human trafficking. Additionally, Guyana plans to strengthen security in the disputed border area with Venezuela ahead of its presidential elections.