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US-Venezuela Relations Intensify: Oil Tanker Seizures and Political Shifts
Published: 2026/01/15 15:10:57
Recent Developments and US Actions
The United States continues to exert pressure on Venezuela through a series of actions targeting its oil industry and political landscape. Recent events include the seizure of multiple oil tankers linked to Venezuela, signaling a firm stance against the nation’s attempts to circumvent US sanctions. On Thursday, US officials confirmed the apprehension of the Motor/Tanker Veronica in the Caribbean Sea , marking the sixth such seizure in recent weeks. These actions are part of a broader campaign initiated under the Trump administration to disrupt Venezuela’s oil exports and ultimately force political change.
The US military’s Southern Command confirmed the operation, stating the Veronica was “operating in defiance of President Trump’s established quarantine of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean.”
