Trump Orders Total Blockade on Venezuelan Oil Tankers
US President Trump orders total blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, sparking outrage in Caracas and prompting airlines to avoid its airspace.
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Trump Orders Total Blockade of Sanctioned Venezuelan Oil Tankers
President Trump on Dec 16, 2025 ordered a total blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, a week after a US seizure.
EU Extends Venezuela Sanctions to January 2027: Key Takeaways
EU Council extends sanctions on Venezuela until Jan 10, 2027, keeping asset freezes, funding bans, and travel restrictions on 69 individuals.
Trump Eyes Land Strikes in Venezuela as Maduro Pushes Back
Trump warns of potential land-based strikes in Venezuela targeting drug traffickers, while Maduro rejects U.S. threats, escalating tensions.
Seized Venezuelan Oil Tanker Spotted En Route to Houston
Satellite images this week show a U.S.-seized Venezuelan oil tanker carrying 1.85M barrels headed to Houston, sparking offshore transfers and heated U.S.-Venezuela clashes.
Maduro urges US to end intervention in Latin America
On December 10, 2025, President Nicolas Maduro urged the United States to end its interventionist policies in Venezuela and Latin America, highlighting the importance of regional sovereignty.
U.S. Shares Dramatic Video of Oil Tanker Seizure Near Venezuela
President Trump and AG Pam Bondi released declassified footage showing the U.S. Navy seizing a large oil tanker off Venezuela, sparking debate on maritime security.
U.S. Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker, Caribbean Tensions Surge
U.S. forces recently intercepted a giant oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast, pushing oil prices up and ramping up Caribbean tensions. Maduro condemns the move as an overreach.
Venezuela Enlists 5,600 Soldiers as US Fleet Arrives in Caribbean
Venezuela swore in 5,600 soldiers this weekend as the US naval fleet surged into the Caribbean, heightening tensions with President Maduro vowing to defend against “imperialist” threats.
US to Launch Land Strikes on Caribbean Drug Routes, Trump Announces
Trump says the US will soon begin land strikes against drug traffickers in the Caribbean, expanding operations beyond the sea to target smuggling routes and intensify its anti-narcotics campaign.