Dossier
Port of Spain
Coverage of Port of Spain in the Nexus archive.
- State of emergency declared as US warns travelers to reconsider visiting popular getaway
The U.S. Department of State advises Americans to reconsider traveling to Trinidad and Tobago due to rising crime and terrorism risks. A state of emergency, declared March 2, suspends bail and grants police expanded search powers, while specific areas in Port of Spain and rural regions are flagged as dangerous. Locals express concern over the deteriorating safety situation.