US EditionUS seizes second vessel near Venezuela as Trump administration ramps up pressure on Caracas
The U.S. Coast Guard boarded a second Panama-flagged tanker carrying Venezuelan crude in international waters, enforcing a blockade announced to cut off Maduro's oil revenue.
- The US has seized a sanctioned vessel in international waters near Venezuela, as reported by US officials to CBS News.
- US President Donald Trump ordered a 'blockade' of sanctioned oil tankers related to Venezuela.
- Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro accused the US of 'kidnapping the crew' and 'stealing' the ship.
- Venezuela's government described the blockade as a 'grotesque threat' and a violation of international law.
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US seizure of China-bound tanker near Venezuela escalates US conflict with Beijing
The US Coast Guard seized an oil tanker bound for China off the coast of Venezuela on Saturday, the second seizure in two weeks, as Washington escalates a naval blockade aimed at overthrowing the Venezuelan government.
US Seizes Second Oil Tanker Leaving Venezuela
Already a subscriber? Make sure to log into your account before viewing this content. You can access your account by hitting the “login” button on the top right corner. Still unable to see the content after signing in? Make sure your card on file is up-to-date. The United States has seized another oil tanker near Venezuela, intensifying its maritime blockade against the Maduro government. Some shit you should know before you dig in: Ro…
The United States was continuing on Sunday in the Caribbean a ship approaching Venezuela, as part of Washington's blockade against Caracas-related tankers, reported several American media. ...
US intercepts second oil tanker off Venezuela, pursues a third
The US intercepted a second tanker carrying Venezuelan oil and was pursuing a third on Sunday, marking an escalation in Washington’s campaign against Caracas. The action, 10 days after the US apprehended another tanker, shows that Washington considers “almost all oil tankers carrying Venezuelan crude” subject to possible seizure, Axios wrote. President Donald Trump last week declared a “blockade” on sanctioned tankers going to and from Venezuela…
U.S. Coast Guard Seizes SECOND Venezuelan Oil Tanker * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Kaley
This just in: the U.S. Coast Guard has just seized another Venezuelan oil tanker in the Caribbean. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem made the announcement and shared footage of the seizure on social media. Watch here: Backup here if needed: In a pre-dawn action early this morning on Dec. 20, the US Coast Guard with the support of the Department of War apprehended an oil tanker that was last docked in Venezuela. The United States will continue to pursue…
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