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Gonzales holds ‘urgent’ talks as new National Security Minister

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SHANE SUPERVILLEJournalist at Guardian

March 19, 2025

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Gonzales holds ‘urgent’ talks as new National Security Minister

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Newly appointed National Security Minister Marvin Gonzales says he intends to meet with all the heads of different arms of the protective services before discussing or formulating any anti-crime strategies.

Gonzales, who was sworn in as minister on Monday and took office yesterday, met his predecessor, Fitzgerald Hinds—who is now the Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister—to be briefed on the current national security landscape.

Gonzales was also expected to meet with this country’s intelligence agencies.

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