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Venezuela Enacts Anti-Piracy Law to Safeguard Maritime Trade

My News2025-12-2402 mins

On December 23, 2025, Venezuela’s National Assembly passed a law to defend navigation and trade freedom against piracy, blockades and other illicit acts, with penalties up to 20 years.

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China Condemns US Tanker Seizure as Unilateral Bullying

My News2025-12-2202 mins

China slammed the US Coast Guard’s Dec 20 tanker seizure as illegal unilateral sanctions and a breach of UN law.

Maduro Vows to Defend Peace Amid US Pursuit of Venezuelan Oil Tankers

My News2025-12-2202 mins

President Maduro vows to defend Venezuela’s peace and stability after 25 weeks of alleged aggression, as the US pursues a third oil tanker in under two weeks.

Venezuela Slams US Seizure of Oil Tanker as ‘Piracy’

My News2025-12-2102 mins

Venezuela condemns US military seizure of a private oil tanker off its coast, calling it piracy that breaches international law amid rising tensions.

Venezuela Denounces US Seizure of Oil Tanker

My News2025-12-2102 mins

Venezuela condemns the U.S. seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker, calling it piracy and a breach of maritime law amid rising tensions in the region.

Cuba Blasts US “Foreign Terrorist” Label on Venezuela

My News2025-12-2102 mins

Cuba denounces the US labeling of Venezuela as a “foreign terrorist organization,” calling it politically motivated and warning of risks to regional peace.

US Slaps Fresh Sanctions on Maduro’s Inner Circle

My News2025-12-2003 mins

On Dec 19, US Treasury slapped new sanctions on Nicolás Maduro’s family circle, freezing assets and extending Citgo license till Feb 2026 amid rising maritime pressure.

UNSC to Meet on Venezuela as Caracas Condemns US Oil Blockade

My News2025-12-1903 mins

The UN Security Council will meet on Dec. 23 after Venezuela slammed a US oil blockade as a breach of international law, amid rising tensions in the Caribbean.