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PRIME Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has distanced her administration from the revocation of activist Gary Aboud's US visa, saying the decision lies with the US government and embassy.

"The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has absolutely no involvement in the decisions or actions taken by the Government of the United States or the US Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago regarding their visa or immigration policies. These matters fall solely within the jurisdiction of the United States government. Any concerns or requests for clarification or redress must be directed to the appropriate US authorities."

Furthermore, she assured that the government is not silencing NGOs in TT and called Aboud's assertion "reckless, misleading and risks causing unnecessary fear."