State of Emergency Extended for 3 More Months in Trinidad and Tobago Amid Assassination Plot Allegations
July 29, 2025 – Trinidad and Tobago is under a heightened state of alert tonight, as the government seeks to extend the State of Emergency (SOE) by three months. The drastic measure comes amid allegations of a prison-based plot to assassinate senior government officials, judges, and law enforcement officers.
The initial SOE was declared on July 18, 2025, after authorities uncovered a highly threatening criminal network operating within and outside the country’s correctional facilities. With the initial 15-day period nearing its expiration, the government is moving to extend the measure to ensure national security and public safety. This development underscores the seriousness of the alleged threats and the government’s commitment to addressing them proactively.
