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Story summary
- On December 23, 2025, Venezuela's National Assembly approved a law imposing up to 20 years for promoting piracy and blockades.
- The measure follows intensified U.S. actions against Venezuelan oil shipments, including Coast Guard tanker seizures.
- U.S. President Donald Trump announced a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers.
- PDVSA faces rising inventories due to interceptions.
- Maduro says oil deliveries to Chevron will continue.
