politics
Trinidad and Tobago: The oil spill affecting Venezuela is "not visible"
Trinidad and Tobago stated that there are no visible traces of the oil spill reported by Venezuela in the Gulf of Paria, while Caracas warns of environmental damage and demands reparations.
TL;DR
- Trinidad and Tobago denies visible traces of an oil spill affecting the Gulf of Paria.
- Venezuela claims the spill originated in Trinidad and Tobago, causing severe environmental damage.
- Trinidad and Tobago conducted drone and vessel inspections which showed no visible oil remnants.
- The spill was detected by Heritage oil company on May 1st and contained with chemicals.
- Estimated spill volume was approximately 10 barrels.
- Venezuela has requested information and demanded reparations for environmental damages.
- Trinidad and Tobago is communicating with Venezuela and proposes a structured system for future incidents.