The Daily Journal — The Venezuelan government issued an official statement, released by Foreign Minister Yván Gil, reporting the detection of a new large-scale hydrocarbon spill originating from Trinidad and Tobago. According to Venezuelan authorities, the incident exceeds previous spills in magnitude, and contaminated material has already begun moving toward Venezuelan maritime territory.
In its official statement, Caracas warned that the event threatens the region’s ecological stability and directly affects the sustainability of coastal productive activities.
“This event exceeds the magnitude of the spill that occurred in May and confirms the movement of contaminants into Venezuelan waters, creating risks for marine ecosystems, fishing activities, and coastal communities,” the statement reads.
The Foreign Ministry also warned that the Venezuelan state will pursue legal action through international courts and environmental protection agreements to seek financial compensation for the damages caused.
“Venezuela demands that the Government of Trinidad and Tobago fully assume its responsibility by adopting immediate measures to prevent new incidents and by guaranteeing full transparency regarding the causes, scope, and consequences of this spill,” the statement concludes.
