Imagine cruising on the Caribbean waves in a trusty fishing boat, only to have the US Navy suddenly board your vessel! 😮 That’s what Venezuela says happened when a tuna boat with nine fishermen was intercepted in waters Venezuela claims as its own.
Venezuela accused the U.S. military of stopping the crew and inspecting the catch, sparking an uproar. This tense moment adds to a simmering standoff ever since President Donald Trump ordered warships to patrol off Venezuela’s coast under an anti-drug-cartel mission. 🚢💥
For young pros in South and Southeast Asia, this feels like a real-life high-seas drama you might binge-watch—only it affects real people’s livelihoods. Whether you’re paddling a shikara on Dal Lake or hopping aboard a longtail boat in Phuket, the core issue is the same: Who gets to control the waters?
With both sides standing firm, the Caribbean is heating up faster than a spicy biryani! 🔥 Diplomats will need to step in soon to cool things off and find a way to sail toward calmer seas.
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Tensions escalate after US Navy intercepts Venezuelan fishing vessel
cgtn.com
