US sanctions family of Venezuela’s Maduro, 6 oil tankers in new crackdown
Summary
The U.S. has placed new sanctions on Venezuela, focusing on the family of President Nicolas Maduro's wife and six oil tankers. The sanctions are part of Washington's efforts to increase pressure on Venezuela by targeting its oil sector. President Trump also mentioned possible strikes on suspected drug shipments from Venezuela.Key Facts
- The U.S. targeted three nephews of Cilia Flores, the wife of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
- Six oil tankers linked to Venezuela were sanctioned for unsafe and fraudulent shipping practices.
- Two of the nephews were previously convicted in the U.S. on drug trafficking charges.
- A Panamanian businessman linked to Venezuelan oil shipments was also sanctioned.
- The U.S. seized an oil tanker off Venezuela's coast, with plans to bring it to a U.S. port.
- President Maduro called the seizure an act of piracy and accused the U.S. of wanting Venezuela's oil.
- The U.S. indicates future actions may include intercepting more oil shipments from Venezuela.
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