Venezuela Responds After US Seizes Second Vessel Off Coast
Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard has seized a second oil tanker near Venezuela, claiming the vessel was carrying sanctioned Venezuelan oil. Venezuela has protested the action, calling it piracy, and intends to take the issue to international bodies. This event is part of the heightened U.S. pressure on Venezuela under President Donald Trump’s administration.Key Facts
- The U.S. Coast Guard seized an oil tanker near Venezuela, claiming it was carrying oil under sanctions.
- Venezuela accused the U.S. of piracy and plans to report the incident to the United Nations Security Council.
- The U.S. has taken similar actions before, including seizing another tanker, Skipper, tied to a terrorist group.
- President Trump announced a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers in and out of Venezuela.
- The vessel, named Centuries, is flagged under Panama and its last known location was near Venezuela.
- The U.S. refers to such vessels as part of Venezuela's "shadow fleet," evading sanctions.
- Secretary of Homeland Security mentioned the U.S. would continue efforts against the illicit oil trade linked to narcoterrorism.
- The Venezuelan government insists on holding those responsible accountable for what it sees as illegal acts.
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