US EditionVenezuela passes law against piracy, blockades amid US oil ship seizures
The law imposes up to 20 years in prison for supporting blockades or piracy to protect Venezuela's economy amid recent U.S. tanker seizures, officials said.
- On Dec 23, Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously approved a law imposing up to 20 years in prison for aiding blockades or piracy, after pro-government lawmaker Giuseppe Alessandrello introduced the draft.
- Amid a U.S. military build-up in the Caribbean, Washington increased pressure in recent months with strikes on boats accused of drug trafficking and stepped-up operations.
- The draft law, titled the 'Law to Guarantee Freedom of Navigation and Commerce Against Piracy, Blockades, and Other International Illicit Acts', will be sent to the executive once published in the Official Gazette, said Jorge Rodriguez.
- Officials argue the law aims to protect the national economy and living standards, while rights groups warn the U.S. pressure campaign provides a pretext for cracking down and Maduro accuses the U.S. of trying to seize Venezuela's oil.
- Following a U.S. Coast Guard seizure earlier this month, reports of U.S. military movements into the Caribbean and contested legal questions highlight broader escalation amid sanctions on PDVSA.
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Venezuela's National Assembly, controlled by allies of Nicolás Maduro, approved legislation this week establishing prison sentences of up to 20 years for individuals who promote, support or finance acts described by the government as "piracy" or economic blockades against the country.
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Venezuela’s parliament on Tuesday approved a measure that criminalises a broad range of activities that can hinder navigation and commerce in the South American country, such as the seizure of oil tankers. The bill -- introduced, debated and approved within two days in the National Assembly -- follows this month's seizures by US forces of two tankers carrying Venezuelan oil in international waters. Story by Charlotte Lam.
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