Trump seizes a Venezuelan oil tanker bound for Cuba, escalating sanctions, military pressure and an oil war impacting millions across the region.

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December 12, 2025

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    • Cowbee [he/they]@lemmy.ml
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      5 days ago

      Venezuelan tankers are now escorted by the Venezuelan navy, so siezure would likely have meant open war instead of normal crimes against humaniity.