"Following the seizure of a tanker carrying Venezuelan oil in waters off the country's coastin a spectacular operation that the U.S. government sought to publicize extensivelyWashington announced sanctions on Thursday against half a dozen other similar vessels, opening the door to further seizures. In addition, it imposed sanctions on three of the Chavista leader's nephews. The new phase has heightened existing tensions in the Caribbean, where Washington maintains its largest military presence in decades."
"The United States is committed to keeping the American people safe by using all available means to eliminate threats of narco-trafficking and crime throughout our hemisphere, it states. Earlier, regarding Wednesday's seizure, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that a formal seizure process has been initiated and the United States intends to take possession of the confiscated oil once the necessary legal steps have been completed."
The United States escalated pressure on Venezuela by targeting crude oil, the country's main revenue source, after seizing a tanker off Venezuelan waters. Sanctions were imposed on six vessels, six shipping companies, and three of President Nicolas Maduro's nephews, with U.S. officials signaling potential additional seizures. U.S. statements framed the measures as efforts to deny financial lifelines to the Maduro regime and to combat narco-trafficking and regional crime. The Skipper seizure was led by the Coast Guard with U.S. Navy support under FBI authority, and authorities released video footage of the operation. The actions have increased tensions in the Caribbean and accompany persistent threats from President Donald Trump.
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