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In a further escalation of Washington’s pressure campaign against Nicolas Maduro’s regime, the US Coast Guard is pursuing another oil tanker linked to Venezuela in international waters, US officials told the news agency Reuters on Sunday. If the pursuit ends in a seizure, it would be the third tanker targeted within two weeks. This action follows US President Donald Trump’s announcement last week of a total blockade on oil tankers under sanctions entering or leaving Venezuela. advertisement According to Reuters, officials said the vessel is part of Venezuela’s “dark fleet” — ships allegedly used to evade international sanctions and move…
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