Venezuela alerts the international community to the oil spill from Trinidad and Tobago

Published at: 09/05/2026 07:57 PM

This Saturday, the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela expresses its concern to the international community about the hydrocarbon spill from Trinidad and Tobago, which has caused serious environmental damage in the Gulf of Paria and coastal areas of the Sucre and Delta Amacuro states.

In this regard, the government led by the president in charge Delcy Rodríguez, stresses that preliminary technical reports confirm impacts on marine areas, coasts, sensitive ecosystems and communities.

Here is the full statement:

The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela expresses its concern to the international community about the hydrocarbon spill from the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, which has caused serious environmental damage in the Gulf of Paria and coastal areas of the Sucre and Delta Amacuro states. Preliminary technical reports confirm impacts on marine areas, coasts, sensitive ecosystems and Venezuelan fishing communities.

The evaluations carried out by the Venezuelan authorities show severe risks to mangroves, wetlands, marine fauna and strategic hydrobiological resources for food security and ecological balance in the region. In addition, there have been effects on vulnerable species and ecosystems of high environmental sensitivity.

The Bolivarian Government has instructed the Foreign Ministry to immediately request all relevant information about this incident, as well as the corresponding plan of action for the mitigation and containment of the spill. Venezuela also requires compliance with the obligations established in international environmental law and the urgent adoption of reparation measures for the damage caused.

The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela will continue to deploy all necessary actions to protect affected ecosystems and protect impacted communities.

Caracas, May 09, 2026.

Mazo News Team