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Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle has urged the government to clarify Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s position amid growing military activity in Caribbean waters, warning that the regional buildup could have serious economic and security consequences.<\/p>

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Speaking on Observer A.M. with Dr Jacqui Quinn, Pringle said the public deserves to know how the administration plans to respond to escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela, which have prompted increased military movements near several islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is a very serious matter,\u201d Pringle said, calling on both the prime minister and the foreign affairs minister to \u201csensitize the public\u201d about what is taking place and how it might affect the country.<\/p>

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He cautioned that the standoff could disrupt regional stability, potentially deterring commercial airlines and affecting trade routes critical to small island economies. \u201cWe must understand the implications for Antigua and Barbuda,\u201d he said, urging proactive diplomacy and transparency from the government.<\/p>

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Pringle\u2019s remarks come as regional observers report heightened U.S. naval and aerial operations in the southern Caribbean, alongside Venezuela\u2019s continued military exercises near disputed border zones.<\/p>\n

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