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Venezuela Condemns US Oil Seizure as Piracy, Threatens Instability

12/21/2025

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The Venezuelan Foreign Ministry condemned the US seizure of an oil tanker as piracy meant to change regimes.
It said the United States enforces a colonialist model to undermine sovereignty.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the seizure and linked illicit exports to narco-terrorism.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened further military action.
Russia and China warned that tensions could worsen instability and urged respect for international law and sovereignty.

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The Venezuelan Foreign Ministry condemned the US seizure of an oil tanker as piracy meant to change regimes.
It said the United States enforces a colonialist model to undermine sovereignty.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the seizure and linked illicit exports to narco-terrorism.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened further military action.
Russia and China warned that tensions could worsen instability and urged respect for international law and sovereignty.