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Why Is Trump Pressuring Venezuela Militarily and Economically?

December 18, 2025 France 24
Why Is Trump Pressuring Venezuela Militarily and Economically?

U.S. military and economic pressure on Venezuela and Trump's objectives.

SUMMARY

The article discusses the reasons behind the military and economic pressure exerted by U.S. President Donald Trump on Venezuela, including the imposition of a blockade on oil tankers and discussions about combating drugs and returning Venezuelan lands to America.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • U.S. military and economic pressure on Venezuela has continued for months.
  • Trump announced a full blockade on oil tankers heading to Venezuela.
  • Discussions include fighting drugs and returning Venezuelan lands to America.

CORE SUBJECT

U.S. Pressure on Venezuela

Months of U.S. military and economic pressure on Caracas, followed by President Donald Trump's announcement of a full blockade on oil tankers departing for and heading to Venezuela, along with talk of fighting drugs and returning Venezuelan lands to America. So, what does the U.S. president want from Venezuela?

KEYWORDS

Trump Venezuela military pressure economic pressure oil blockade

MENTIONED ENTITIES 3

Donald Trump

👤 Person_Male

Former U.S. President

Venezuela

📍 Location_Country

A country in South America under U.S. pressure

Caracas

📍 Location_City

Capital of Venezuela