U.S. Coast Guard chasing third tanker tied to Venezuela, official says
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- The U.S. Coast Guard is actively pursuing a third oil tanker linked to Venezuela, accused of aiding the country in evading U.S. sanctions. This pursuit follows two recent interceptions of vessels transporting Venezuelan oil, highlighting the U.S. government's intensified efforts to enforce maritime sanctions.
- This development underscores the U.S. commitment to countering Venezuela's oil exports, which are crucial for the country's economy, and reflects ongoing tensions between the U.S. and the Venezuelan government led by Nicolás Maduro.
- The situation illustrates a broader strategy by the U.S. to disrupt Venezuela's shadow fleet, which has been increasingly utilized to bypass sanctions. The recent operations signal a significant escalation in maritime enforcement actions, as the U.S. seeks to tighten its grip on vessels associated with the Venezuelan regime.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
