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Southern Trinidad villages face risks from U.S.–Venezuela tensions — Level A1 — docked of boats

Southern Trinidad villages face risks from U.S.–Venezuela tensionsCEFR A1

31 Oct 2025

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Adapted from Kwasi Cudjoe, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Jaime Creixems, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
77 words
  • Icacos and Cedros are small coastal villages in Trinidad.
  • They are at the island's southern tip near Venezuela.
  • People there fish and do small trade to live.
  • Recent U.S. naval and air activity increased nearby waters.
  • Venezuelan authorities also say they are more present.
  • Fishermen avoid larger grounds because they fear patrols.
  • Smuggling and migrant boats add danger at sea.
  • Daily life, schools and health services face extra strain.
  • Officials want better communication and safety plans now.

Difficult words

  • fishing — The activity of catching fish.
    fishermen, fishing areas
  • safety — The condition of being safe from danger.
  • village — A small group of houses in a rural area.

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Discussion questions

  • Why do you think fishing is important in this village?
  • What could be done to improve safety for fishermen?
  • How might military presence affect local fishing communities?

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