U. S. Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker: Is It Piracy or Justice?

In recent times, the United States has taken control of a Venezuelan oil tanker named the Skipper. This move has sparked a heated debate. The U. S. claims the ship was involved in illegal oil smuggling and supporting terrorism. But Venezuela's President Maduro calls it an act of piracy. He believes the U. S. is trying to control Venezuela's oil and destabilize his government. This is not the first time the U. S. has seized ships. During the Vietnam War, a U. S. freighter was captured by Cambodia. President Ford called it piracy and bombed Cambodian ports. Later, North Korea seized the USS Pueblo. President Johnson did not retaliate immediately but built up military presence in the area. The U. S. has also taken action against other ships in the Caribbean. They claim these ships were involved in drug trafficking and terrorism. But many people question these actions. Some U. S. representatives call them extrajudicial killings. They argue that the U. S. is killing people without proper trials or evidence. The U. S. has also increased its military presence in the region. The USS Gerald Ford is now stationed there with thousands of sailors and fighter jets. Some experts believe this is part of a plan to remove Maduro from power. They point to other U. S. actions, like sending the CIA and conducting military flybys. This situation raises important questions. Is the U. S. seeking war or regime change? Is it really about stopping drug trafficking and terrorism? Or is it about controlling Venezuela's oil? The U. S. should provide clear answers. Just as we demanded answers from other countries when they attacked our ships, we should demand answers from our own leaders now.