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
MENTIONED ENTITIES 4
Nicolás Maduro
👤 Person_MalePresident of Venezuela
Donald Trump
👤 Person_MalePresident of the United States at the time of the blockade
United States
📍 Location_CountryCountry that imposed the blockade on Venezuelan oil tankers
Venezuela
📍 Location_CountryCountry affected by the blockade of its oil tankers