Southern Trinidad villages face risks from U.S.–Venezuela tensionsCEFR A1
31 Oct 2025
Adapted from Kwasi Cudjoe, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Jaime Creixems, Unsplash
Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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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