"Responding to a slew of international media reports, Grenada's government Thursday said it was considering an American request to establish radar facilities at the island's main airport, dampening speculation that it was permitting Washington to use the country as a base for military purposes. A government statement said the US has asked authorities to temporarily establish radar equipment, but it gave no details as to why the request was made."
"The announcement came amid simmering speculation that the US had wanted to use Grenada, which it had invaded in 1983, as a base for operations against Venezuela. Washington has amassed an armada of ships and a fleet of military aircraft just off the Venezuelan coast, allegedly to break the back of narcotic and other types of smuggling of illicit materials, as speculation rages that plans are afoot to attack Venezuela."
"Confirming the request, the Dickon Mitchell administration said it had indeed received the request and is carefully considering what to do. We wish to assure our citizens that any decision taken will be guided by Grenada's sovereignty, public safety, and national interest, including the protection of our tourism industry, the traveling public, and the country's economic well-being. The government will continue to inform the public as developments unfold, the statement said. Decisions will be made only after all technical and legal assessments are completed."
Grenada received a US request to temporarily establish radar equipment at the island's main airport and is carefully considering the proposal. The government emphasized that any decision will protect Grenada's sovereignty, public safety, tourism industry, traveling public, and economic well-being. Officials will complete technical and legal assessments before making a final decision and will continue to update the public as developments occur. The request sparked speculation about potential US use of Grenada as a base for operations against Venezuela, amid a US naval and air buildup near the Venezuelan coast and regional support from some Caribbean states.
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