The government gives an update on the situation between the United States and Venezuela.
ORANJESTAD—On August 21, 2025, Prime Minister Mike Eman, accompanied by Secretary General of the Ministry of General Affairs Robert Candelaria, Director of the Department of Foreign Relations (DBB) Jocelyne Croes, and Director of the Intelligence Agency of Aruba Juri Nicolaas, gave the latest update on developments in the region.
The United States sent some military ships to our region, and the international news reported the Venezuelan government's response. The prime minister reiterates that President Trump has stated that the warships in our area are there to counter South American drug trafficking.
The Prime Minister urges the community to remain calm and avoid speculation. He assures that he will keep the community abreast of any developments of interest.
