In a bold move, the U.S. Coast Guard has seized two Venezuelan oil tankers in separate operations conducted in the Atlantic Ocean.
The coordinated actions signal a significant escalation in the enforcement of sanctions against the Venezuelan regime.
The tankers, identified as the ” vessels,” were reportedly carrying crude oil destined for international markets.
The U.S. government has long maintained a strict stance against the Venezuelan oil trade, viewing it as a critical source of revenue for what it considers an illegitimate government.
The seizures are expected to have far-reaching implications for Venezuela’s already struggling economy.