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WATCH: Dominica’s President Faces Backlash After Siding with Venezuela and China Against the United States
Dominica President Sylvanie Burton speaking to Express Tribune

President Sylvanie Burton is facing intense diplomatic and domestic pressure following recent remarks in which she accused the United States of “bullying” Caribbean nations through its efforts to disrupt drug trafficking and sanctioned oil distribution in the region.

Burton’s comments, widely interpreted as aligning Dominica more closely with Venezuela and China, come amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Caribbean.

Her remarks drew swift criticism from foreign policy analysts and regional observers who say the President has placed Dominica on a collision course with one of its most critical partners, the United States.

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Comments (22)

  • Talkyourmind December 31, 2025, 4:45 PM

    Well said Madame President.

  • Winston Christian December 30, 2025, 10:40 AM

    Well said, thank you

  • Winston Christian December 30, 2025, 10:39 AM

    Well said. It is obvious that trump is after Venezuela’s oil. Who does he think he’s fooling? Trying under the cover that he’s trying to eradicate drug smuggling. All of the Caribbean needs to push back against trump and his regime.

  • Young Antiguan Communist December 30, 2025, 9:10 AM

    I’m not sure if the title made most views bias or they didn’t read pass the title and listened to the video but she said nothing wrong, it wasn’t even a bold stance it’s what CARICOM been saying keeping the Caribbean a zone of peace and the US should respect other country’s sovereignty

  • Young Antiguan Communist December 30, 2025, 9:06 AM

    You need to listen to what she said again the title was click bait but she didn’t actually side with Venezuela she said America needs respect other country sovereignty and not use force instead they should use discussion

  • Jahna December 30, 2025, 8:39 AM

    Im.bearing she made that statement longtime. But now or then she made it

  • Apex Jones December 29, 2025, 12:28 PM

    HER ROLE IS SYMBOLIC. She should have just kept quiet

  • from December 29, 2025, 5:41 AM

    u must be an ass

  • Unruly One December 29, 2025, 12:12 AM

    This is a bold stance. But is it the right battle to pick with the U.S.? Time will tell

  • Hallelujah Amen December 28, 2025, 9:30 PM

    She’s not saying anything offensive about the USA. She’s just echoing the sentiments of more than 70% of the world’s population and the USA better take heed before the the triggers world war 3 starting within the Islands of the seas

  • Come December 28, 2025, 9:12 PM

    Are we prepared for the fallout if the U.S. decides to respond? Important question.

  • Steven C. Mayers December 28, 2025, 8:16 PM

    President Burton recognizes that what the U. S. is doing against Venezuela is Criiminal and Cold Blooded. Trump is Drunk with the power of his office and the idiot Americans cannot control their mad man leader.
    It is not about drugs It is about Trump thinking that he is the savior of the colonialists who Chavez and Maduro chased out of Venezuela, when they refused to sell 51% of their oil interests in Venezuela, to the people of Venezuela.
    Congratulations to you President Burton.
    Do not bend to the Bully Pulpit. America is dying. Trump is accelerating her demise. By the time the American people rein him in, the damage will be past the point of no return.

  • Shana December 28, 2025, 7:53 PM

    It’s time the Caribbean speaks with one unified voice rather than being caught between superpowers.

  • Mistic December 28, 2025, 7:36 PM

    Singing for her breakfast lunch and supper

  • Anonymous National December 28, 2025, 6:17 PM

    100%

  • Anonymous National December 28, 2025, 6:16 PM

    She refused to be bullied by the US. Good for her, and because she is speaking out now she is been blamed! Really!

  • Anonymous December 28, 2025, 6:10 PM

    Sometimes a tee tee wee might talk sense when two sharks are about to fight ,nevertheless one of the sharks might decide to retaliate so it would have been better for the tee tee wee to reman quiet

  • Caribbean Gem December 28, 2025, 5:42 PM

    But how the president is saying something different from the PM, nuh. lol Charles Savarin would neever do that

  • Michael S Applewhaite December 28, 2025, 5:41 PM

    I totally support her message. I see nothing with her stance

  • Food for Thought December 28, 2025, 5:11 PM

    President Burton is 100% correct. She asked that they sit at the table and have discussions. Since when discussion a less violent approach is a bad thing? Am I missing something here? Let cool heads prevail, who knows perhaps both countries can come to an amicable agreement without loss of lives.

  • Anonymous December 28, 2025, 5:01 PM

    She doesn’t even know her role. No wonder we are still without an opposition leader. She can’t keep her ceremonial house in order, but wants to advise other governments on their political happenings.
    Sometimes we just need to know when to STFU!!!

  • Informed citizen December 28, 2025, 4:49 PM

    This is risky diplomacy. Leaders need to balance international relationships, not pick sides so bluntly.

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