A Mystery in Trinidad as Bodies Wash Ashore After U.S. Strikes

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by Simon Romero, Prior Beharry and Federico RiosOctober 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM

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Unidentified bodies with signs of burns and missing limbs have washed ashore in Trinidad following U.S. strikes targeting alleged drug trafficking from Venezuela. Two corpses were found on beaches near Cumana in late September 2025. The incidents raise questions about the identities of the victims and whether they are casualties of the U.S. military operations. Despite Trinidad's Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar supporting the strikes, some locals are concerned that her stance may prevent a full investigation into the bodies' origins. The events highlight the broader controversy surrounding the legality of U.S. actions in the region under President Trump’s administration.

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Kamla Persad-Bissessar 50% US ×460% Trinidad and Tobago ×370% Venezuela ×480%

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Venezuela

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