The US has seized an oil tanker off Venezuela, further escalating tensions with President Nicolás Maduro’s government. Caracas condemned the move as piracy, saying it exposes Washington’s real interest in Venezuela’s oil. According to FRANCE 24's Tim Vickery, this seizure 'has nothing to do with the war on drug trafficking' anymore.
The US seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker 'has nothing to do with the war on drug trafficking'
11 December 2025
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