Beckles Questions Venezuela Reset | Trinidad and Tobago News

Opposition Leader Penelope Beckles is demanding accountability over the government’s recent diplomatic trip to Venezuela, questioning what tangible energy or economic gains Trinidad and Tobago actually secured. She highlights that Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has yet to meet with Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez — unlike other regional leaders — and accuses the administration of trying to spin a “reset” in relations as a victory while ignoring past damage caused by inflammatory statements, including calling the Dragon gas project “dead” and threatening “lethal force” against Venezuelan vessels. Beckles insists the government must prove this new engagement delivers real benefits for national interests — especially with major oil companies like Shell and BP — or risk further undermining Trinidad and Tobago’s economic future. She urges the Prime Minister to publicly clarify ongoing negotiations and warns that political maneuvering shouldn’t come at the cost of national prosperity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0d9bbeb8b6de9d47