Washington seizes second Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the Caribbean
US authorities intercepted a second oil tanker carrying Venezuelan crude, escalating pressure on Caracas amid accusations of trafficking and tensions over sanctioned oil exports.
| Countries | Argentine, Brésil, Chine, États-Unis |
|---|---|
| Sector | Pétrole |
| Theme | Politique & Géopolitique |
The US Coast Guard, backed by the Pentagon, seized a vessel transporting crude oil from Venezuela, intensifying enforcement actions by the United States against oil exports from the South American country. The operation follows Washington’s expanded blockade under President Donald Trump, aimed at curbing what it describes as illegal trade funding regional narcoterrorism.
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