Venezuela calls on T&T to account for second, larger oil spill

Politics

June 12, 2026

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The Venezuelan government claims a second, much larger oil spill originating from Trinidad and Tobago has contaminated Venezuelan waters.

It is now demanding that T&T’s government take responsibility for the spill.

Venezuela Foreign Minister Yvan Gil.

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