36 Years Later, Survivors Recall Horror Of The 1990 Coup Attempt

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July 27, 2026

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The 1990 coup attempt remains one of the most significant traumas in Trinidad and Tobago’s history.

The siege of Trinidad and Tobago Television, as the sole television station at the time, was a defining component of the attempt.

Today, July 27th, is the anniversary of the event, and TTT remembers.

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