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Amid rising tensions with Venezuela, the U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago urged Americans to avoid U.S. government facilities through the holiday weekend, citing a heightened alert and unspecified threats against U.S. citizens. The warning follows U.S. strikes in Caribbean waters targeting suspected drug traffickers that have killed at least 29 people since early September and left two local fishermen missing and believed killed after a Tuesday attack. Homeland security minister Roger Alexander said security measures are in place and noted U.S. authorities said the threats could be linked to tensions. The advisory comes ahead of Monday’s Dilawi holiday.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.