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Venezuela Appeals to UN Amid Rising U.S. Tensions

12/18/2025

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  • Venezuela asked the United Nations Security Council to address ongoing U.S. aggression after U.S. President Donald Trump blocked sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
  • The U.N. Secretary-General urged both nations to de-escalate tensions and adhere to international law.
  • Trump expanded a travel ban to include seven additional countries, citing security concerns.
  • The move aligns with the Trump administration's ongoing immigration enforcement efforts.
  • Global markets moved as oil prices rose amid geopolitical tensions and mixed U.S. job data, while investors expect further U.S. rate cuts in 2026.