"US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, increasing the pressure on Nicolas Maduro's government. Trump has not disclosed how his administration would block the sanctioned oil vessels, nor whether he will ask the Coast Guard to intercept vessels like last week. The US has already deployed thousands of troops, nearly a dozen warships and an aircraft carrier in the Carribean."
"Venezuela registered its protest to Trump's move, which will have serious consequences for the country's economy, and called the decision a "grotesque threat" in a statement. Caracas accused Trump of violating international law, free trade, and the principle of free navigation with a reckless and grave threat against the South American country. On his social media, he assumes that Venezuela's oil, land, and mineral wealth are his property, the government statement said of Trump's post."
President Donald Trump designated the Venezuelan regime a "FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATION" and announced a total blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers going into and out of Venezuela. The announcement came via Truth Social and did not specify enforcement methods or whether the Coast Guard would be used to intercept vessels. The United States has deployed thousands of troops, multiple warships, and an aircraft carrier to the Caribbean region. Venezuela formally protested, called the measure a "grotesque threat," accused the United States of violating international law and free navigation, and said it will denounce the decision at the United Nations.
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