The Trinidad and Tobago government extended emergency security measures to combat escalating gang violence, highlighting the struggle and increasing homicide rates in the Caribbean nation.
Prime Minister Keith Rowley emphasized that the state of emergency, which has temporarily suspended certain constitutional rights, was saving lives and preventing potential mass shootings in public areas.
Gang-related violence accounts for over 40% of murders in Trinidad and Tobago, illustrating the country's ongoing battle with crime and the consequences of illegal arms trafficking.
Rowley criticized U.S. gun export policies, asserting that they pressure Caribbean nations by exacerbating violence, and noted that their efforts have gained traction in tackling gun trafficking.
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