"As President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the United States is targeting oil tankers operating under U.S. sanctions and bound for or departing Venezuela, with the announcement of a " total and complete blockade " of such vessels. The move follows on the seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker last week - steps expected to grind Venezuelan oil exports to a near halt."
"Complete blockades are illegal under international law. However, as described by Trump, the "blockade" on Venezuela applies to only vessels under sanctions, meaning it is not a complete blockade. While Venezuela has been subject topunishing U.S. sanctions since Trump's first term, Maduro has managed to continue to sell oil, maintaining a critical economic lifeline. Often using vessels under sanctions, Maduro has sold oil to countries such as China that don't mind running afoul of U.S. financial institutions."
President Donald Trump announced a blockade targeting oil tankers operating under U.S. sanctions and bound for or departing Venezuela, following the seizure of a Venezuelan tanker. The designation concentrates on vessels sanctioned for links to Venezuela and may include ships tied to other countries. The move is expected to sharply reduce Venezuelan oil exports. Analysis from ship trackers indicates more than 30 sanctioned tankers in the Caribbean could face scrutiny, with at least 12 carrying Venezuelan oil. Venezuelan exports have persisted via sanctioned vessels, buyers willing to risk U.S. penalties, and a shadow fleet that obscures cargo origins.
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