Venezuela and Trinidad at Odds Over Exxon Mobil's Deepwater Tests

Venezuela seeks details from Trinidad and Tobago about Exxon's deepwater tests amid tensions over potential territorial overlap. Venezuela suspended an energy pact following criticism of Trinidad's alignment with the US, complicating formerly strong bilateral relations. This tension mirrors past conflicts involving Guyana.

In a rising conflict, Venezuela is demanding information from Trinidad and Tobago on Exxon's deepwater exploration operations, sources reveal. The Venezuelan government is particularly concerned about possible territorial overlaps.

Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez pressed Trinidad's acting mission head, Dayne-Marc Chin Slick, for details of Exxon's plans. These exchanges followed the awarding of an exploration block to Exxon near the Venezuela-Trinidad maritime boundary.

Tensions intensified as Venezuela suspended energy collaboration with Trinidad, critiquing its pro-U.S. stance. A similar conflict with Guyana previously halted Exxon's activities in another region, revealing deep-rooted geopolitical complexities.

(With inputs from agencies.)