Tobago is monitoring regional security after Venezuela staged major military exercises on its Caribbean island of La Orchila this week. The Bolivarian National Armed Forces conducted the “Sovereign Caribbean 200” drills, showcasing live fire, amphibious armoured vehicles, warships, artillery, and anti-aircraft systems. Thousands of aero-naval troops were deployed, and a Caribbean Task Force was formally designated to strengthen Venezuela’s presence in the region. Defence Minister Vladimir Padrin