Trump orders blockade of ‘sanctioned oil tankers’ into Venezuela
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- U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, intensifying pressure on Nicolás Maduro's regime. This directive follows the recent seizure of a sanctioned oil tanker by U.S. forces off the Venezuelan coast, which Trump confirmed as part of a broader strategy to undermine Maduro's government.
- The blockade is significant as it targets Venezuela's primary revenue source, oil, which is crucial for the country's economy. This move is expected to exacerbate the already dire economic situation in Venezuela, where the government faces increasing challenges from both domestic and international fronts.
- This development reflects ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, with the Maduro government condemning the blockade as a continuation of U.S. 'warmongering threats.' The situation highlights the escalating military and economic confrontations in the region, as the U.S. seeks to exert influence and pressure on authoritarian regimes.
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