Trinidad and Tobago — humanitarian situation

Trinidad and Tobago faces an evolving humanitarian context shaped primarily by the ongoing Venezuelan refugee and migrant crisis and broader regional protection challenges. While specific country-level figures for Venezuelan refugees and migrants in Trinidad and Tobago are not detailed in recent reports, the situation remains part of the wider Caribbean response to displacement from Venezuela, with regional data showing continued population movements across host countries (R4V). UNHCR's operational restructuring in 2025 resulted in the closure of its office in Trinidad and Tobago by August of that year, reflecting funding constraints and a shift in regional presence, though the Multi-Country Office based in Panama continues to cover the Caribbean with reduced footprint UNHCR. Public health concerns center on dengue transmission, with the Americas region reporting 1,432,399 suspected cases through epidemiological week 28 of 2026, representing a cumulative incidence of 138 cases per 100,000 population PAHO. While this reflects a 61 percent decrease compared to the same period in 2025, the disease remains a regional health threat requiring continued surveillance and vector control measures. Climate resilience efforts have been supported by WFP, which implemented programming benefiting farmers in Trinidad and focused on strengthening data systems and regional preparedness through training and digital tools as part of its Caribbean Multi-Country Office operations WFP. Preparedness for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which began 1 June, has been prioritized by regional partners building on lessons from previous events including Hurricane Beryl in 2024 and Hurricane Melissa in 2025 CDEMA, OCHA. Coordination mechanisms, information management systems, and surge capacity have been strengthened across the Caribbean. The broader regional context includes protection risks related to mixed migration flows and the need for enhanced migration governance structures, with a 2024 assessment examining Trinidad and Tobago's migration governance framework and identifying areas for further development IOM. External shocks such as the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June, killing 884 people and injuring 2,400, underscore the interconnected nature of Caribbean vulnerabilities and potential implications for cross-border population movements OCHA.