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Trinidad and Tobago Declares State of Emergency Amid Rising Gang Violence

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Trinidad and Tobago Declares State of Emergency Amid Rising Gang Violence

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  • Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency following a surge in deadly gang violence.
  • The decision came after multiple gang-related killings over the weekend, including five victims of suspected reprisals.
  • National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds referred to the violence as an epidemic affecting public safety.
  • Residents should expect an increased police and military presence, with enhanced law enforcement powers.
  • Previously recorded homicides this year have reached 623, with many stemming from gang activities.

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