Cuba denounces US seizure of oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast as ‘piracy’
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- The Cuban foreign ministry has condemned the U.S. military's seizure of the Skipper oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, labeling the act as 'piracy' and 'maritime terrorism.' This operation, which reportedly involved the capture of 1.1 million barrels of Venezuelan oil, is seen as a violation of international law and a direct attack on Cuba's economic interests, particularly its access to Venezuelan hydrocarbons.
- This seizure is part of a broader U.S. strategy aimed at exerting pressure on the Venezuelan government led by Nicolás Maduro, which has been under U.S. sanctions. The Cuban government argues that such actions undermine its sovereignty and threaten the livelihoods of its people, who rely on Venezuelan oil supplies.
- The incident highlights escalating tensions between the U.S. and both Venezuela and Cuba, with officials from both nations denouncing the seizure as an act of aggression. This situation reflects ongoing geopolitical struggles in the region, where U.S. military operations are increasingly viewed as attempts to control resources and influence political outcomes in Latin America.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
