Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela
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- President Donald Trump has ordered a complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, intensifying the pressure on Nicolás Maduro's government amid an ongoing campaign against his regime. This directive follows recent military actions, including the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela's coast, which has escalated tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela.
- The blockade targets Venezuela's primary revenue source, oil, aiming to cripple Maduro's government financially. This move is part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to undermine Maduro's authority and influence in the region, reflecting a significant escalation in U.S. foreign policy towards Venezuela.
- The Venezuelan government has condemned the blockade as a 'grotesque threat' and a continuation of U.S. 'warmongering.' This situation highlights the ongoing geopolitical struggle in Latin America, where U.S. interventions are often met with resistance from local governments, raising questions about sovereignty, international law, and the humanitarian impact of such sanctions.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
