Summary
President Donald Trump announced a complete blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers. He claims the blockade is a response to Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, who Trump alleges is funding illegal activities with oil from stolen fields. The Venezuelan government plans to protest the blockade at the United Nations.
Key Facts
- President Trump ordered a blockade on oil tankers going to and from Venezuela.
- The U.S. President accuses Venezuela’s leader of using oil for illegal activities like drug terrorism and human trafficking.
- The U.S. previously seized a Venezuelan oil tanker.
- Venezuela plans to complain about the blockade to the United Nations.
- The blockade follows U.S. military attacks on alleged drug boats near Venezuela.
- President Trump claims the blockade is the largest naval operation in South American history.
