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Trinidad and Tobago Imposes State of Emergency Amid Surge in Gang Violence

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Trinidad and Tobago Imposes State of Emergency Amid Surge in Gang Violence

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  • The government of Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency to address a surge in gang violence.
  • This declaration, announced by acting attorney general Stuart Young, grants the military authority to make arrests and enter properties without warrants.
  • As of this year, the nation reported 623 homicides, highlighting a significant public safety crisis.
  • In contrast to previous emergencies, there will be no curfews or restrictions on public movement, allowing economic activities to continue.
  • The national security minister, Fitzgerald Hinds, described the violence as an epidemic, with a long history of criminal gang presence in the region.

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