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Report from Caracas: Venezuelan Government Rejects U.S. Blockade of Oil Tankers

December 18, 2025 France 24
Report from Caracas: Venezuelan Government Rejects U.S. Blockade of Oil Tankers

The Venezuelan government rejects the U.S. blockade of its oil tankers and accuses it of violating international law.

SUMMARY

The Venezuelan government, led by Nicolás Maduro, condemns the blockade imposed by the United States on its oil tankers, accusing Donald Trump of violating international norms and describing the action as a serious threat.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • The U.S. blockade affects Venezuelan oil tankers.
  • Maduro accuses Trump of violating international law and free trade.
  • The measure is described as a grotesque and reckless threat.

CORE SUBJECT

U.S. blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers

Following the United States' blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers, President Nicolás Maduro's government accused his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump of violating international law, freedom of navigation, and free trade, also describing the measure as "a grotesque, reckless, and serious threat." Our correspondent Daniella Zambrano reports.

KEYWORDS

blockade United States oil tankers Venezuela Nicolás Maduro Donald Trump international law free trade

MENTIONED ENTITIES 4

Nicolás Maduro

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President of Venezuela

Donald Trump

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President of the United States at the time of the blockade

United States

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Country that imposed the blockade on Venezuelan oil tankers

Venezuela

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Country affected by the blockade of its oil tankers