UN Chief Calls for Calm Amid US-Venezuela Standoff in Caribbean
UN chief Antonio Guterres calls for restraint and peaceful dialogue after US blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers escalates Caribbean tensions.
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Trump Orders Total Blockade on Venezuela Oil Tankers
On Dec. 16, President Trump ordered a total blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to and from Venezuela, intensifying US-Caracas tensions and drawing a fierce reaction from Maduro’s government.
Trump Orders Total Blockade on Venezuela’s Sanctioned Oil Tankers
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a full blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, heightening tensions and impacting global energy markets.
EU Extends Venezuela Sanctions Until January 2027
The EU Council has extended restrictive measures on Venezuela until January 10, 2027, keeping asset freezes and travel bans in place for 69 listed individuals.
Maduro urges U.S. to end regional interference
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro called on the U.S. to end its interventionist policies in Venezuela and across Latin America in a fiery speech on Wednesday.
U.S. Unveils Footage of Oil Tanker Seizure Near Venezuela
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the seizure of a large oil tanker near Venezuela on Dec 10, 2025, and Attorney General Pam Bondi shared declassified footage of the operation.
U.S. Seizes Massive Oil Tanker Off Venezuela Coast
U.S. forces seized the biggest oil tanker ever off Venezuela on Dec 10, 2025, pushing up global prices and sparking fresh regional tensions.
Venezuela Swears In 5,600 Troops Amid US Caribbean Build-Up
Venezuela swears in 5,600 new soldiers as US warships ramp up in the Caribbean, prompting President Maduro to vow defense and call for dialogue.
Trump to Launch Land Strikes against Caribbean Drug Routes
On Dec. 2, 2025, President Trump said the U.S. will soon begin land strikes against drug traffickers in the Caribbean, expanding its campaign after months of sea operations.
Venezuela Rejects Sale of Citgo Parent Company
Venezuela’s vice president denounces the ‘forced’ sale of Citgo’s parent, PDV Holding, and appeals a U.S. court order amid public outcry over oil sovereignty.