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Trinidad and Tobago Back Under State of Emergency Amid Surge in Gang Violence
Trinidad and Tobago has been placed back under a State of Public Emergency effective March 3, 2026, after a spike in violent crime and gang-related mass shootings. The government says the measure is necessary to protect citizens and prevent further reprisals among criminal gangs.
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By Aurax Radio — Updated March 3, 2026