Impact of Geopolitical Tensions on Trinidad’s Coastal CommunitiesCEFR A2
31 Oct 2025
Adapted from Kwasi Cudjoe, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Jaime Creixems, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
The village of Icacos is close to Venezuela, only a few kilometers away. Local fishermen are now afraid to fish far from shore. Increased military presence from the U.S. and Venezuela makes them worry about safety. This leads to smaller catches and lower incomes.
Many Venezuelan migrants live in Trinidad, complicating the situation further. The fishermen must share these waters with smugglers, which creates problems. Conflicts can happen between local fishers and military operations.
Difficult words
- fishermen — People who catch fish for a living.fishers
- safety — Being safe from danger or harm.
- migrants — People who move to a new place to live.
- military — Related to armed forces or soldiers.
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Discussion questions
- How does the military presence affect local fishermen?
- What problems might arise from sharing waters with smugglers?
- Why do you think migrants move to new places?
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