Venezuela Rejects US Maritime Blockade as Violation of Intl Law
Venezuela calls Trump’s maritime blockade a reckless breach of international law, rallies in Caracas for sovereignty and urges UN peace efforts.
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Venezuela calls Trump’s maritime blockade a reckless breach of international law, rallies in Caracas for sovereignty and urges UN peace efforts.
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