Venezuela has accused the United States of committing “international piracy” after another oil tanker carrying Venezuelan crude was seized at sea.
According to Russia Today, the Venezuelan government said the vessel was intercepted while transporting oil through international waters.
Caracas described the seizure as an unlawful act aimed at undermining the country’s energy sector and destabilising its political leadership.
In an official statement, Venezuela’s Foreign Ministry condemned the operation, referring to it as the theft and hijacking of a privately owned tanker.
The ministry further alleged that US military personnel were responsible for the forced disappearance of the ship’s crew following the interception.
Venezuelan authorities claimed the United States was pursuing what they described as a colonial-style strategy designed to strip Venezuela of its sovereignty and seize control of its natural resources.
The government in Caracas said it would seek accountability through international mechanisms, including the United Nations Security Council. It warned
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