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How U.S. military strikes on boats in the Caribbean have impacted Trinidad and Tobago

By Eyder Peralta

Published October 25, 2025 at 7:42 AM EDT

The small island country of Trinidad and Tobago is in middle of an American military buildup. The U.S. has deployed warships and attacked alleged drug boats nearby, leaving residents on edge.

Eyder Peralta

Eyder Peralta is NPR's East Africa correspondent based in Nairobi, Kenya.

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