From left to right: United States Ambassador, Joseph N. Mondello and Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley
The United States Embassy in Port of Spain has given a detailed breakdown of the financial assistance given to several organizations in Trinidad and Tobago to assist with Venezuelan migrants living in the country.
On Sunday, the Embassy said the United States is the single largest donor of humanitarian assistance for the Venezuela regional crisis and has contributed more than $1.2 billion to the cause since 2017 alone, including over $11 million to support Trinidad and Tobago’s efforts in helping Venezuelans living in the country.
In response, Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley questioned to whom the $11 million was paid.
The government is
getting the backing of the Movement
for Social Justice
Political leader of the
MSJ, David Abdullah yesterday said the government has every right to be
concerned about the number of migrants making the journey from Venezuela to Trinidad
and Tobago.
Mr. Abdullah agrees
with the Prime Minister when he last week made the distinction between a
refugee and a migrant worker.
He said his MSJ is not
supporting illegal entry into Trinidad and Tobago.
The MSJ leader also
noted that there are some non-governmental organisations, which are adding
to the migrant problems, by encouraging illegal entry.
And the Venezuelan
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US Ambassador Joseph N. Mondello
The United States Embassy in Port of Spain said the Maduro regime and his backers, not sanctions, are to blame for the Venezuela crisis.
In a statement posted to its Facebook page on Sunday, the Embassy stated there are no sanctions or restrictions on the importation of food and medicines to Venezuela.
It added that the United States is the single largest donor of humanitarian assistance for the Venezuela regional crisis and has contributed more than $1.2 billion to the cause since 2017 alone, including over $11 million to support Trinidad and Tobago’s efforts in helping Venezuelans living in the country.