(Trinidad Express) – The Venezuelan government claims a second, much larger oil spill originating from Trinidad and Tobago has contaminated Venezuelan waters.
It is now demanding that T&T’s government take responsibility for the spill.
A Communique issued by the Venezuelan Minister of Foreign Affairs this morning noted that the second spill had been allegedly confirmed by satellite imagery and that it surpasses the magnitude of the oil spill reported by the Venezuelan government in May.
The release said that the spill poses a risk to marine ecosystems, fishing activity and coastal communities. In response, it said Venezuelan State Agencies were monitoring the situation and have activated mitigation protocols.
The release called for the T&T government to adopt immediate measures to prevent further incidents and to be transparent about the cause, scope and consequence of the spill.
“Furthermore, it reserves the right to take appropriate action before the competent international bodies to determine responsibility, demand any applicable compensation, and prevent the recurrence of similar events. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the protection of the environment, life, and the defense of its marine spaces,” it said.
