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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

U. S. Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker in Last-Minute Move

A Venezuelan oil tanker, the M/T Skipper, was seized by the U. S. government just as a court warrant was about to expire. The warrant, signed by a U. S. judge on November 26, gave the Trump administration until December 10, 2025, to seize the vessel. This is the first time a Venezuelan oil cargo has

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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

Venezuela's Oil Tanker Grabbed by U. S. in Cuba Aid Row

A recent incident involving an oil tanker named Skipper has brought attention to Venezuela's long-standing practice of sending oil to Cuba. The tanker, which set sail from Venezuela on December 4, was carrying nearly two million barrels of heavy crude oil. Its initial destination was the Cuban port

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

A Giant Oil Ship's Journey to Houston

A massive oil tanker, the Skipper, is on its way to Houston after being taken over by the U. S. near Venezuela. This move is part of a bigger plan to put pressure on Venezuela's leader, Nicolas Maduro. The Skipper is carrying a huge amount of Venezuelan oil, about 1. 85 million barrels. But it's to

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

U. S. Takes Venezuelan Oil Tanker: What's Really Going On?

The U. S. has taken control of a Venezuelan oil tanker, and they plan to keep the oil. This move is part of a bigger plan to stop illegal oil and drug trafficking. The tanker, called "The Skipper, " was seized because it was used to transport oil illegally. The U. S. says this action is not about st

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Mar 24 2025POLITICS

Venezuela's Oil: The Tariff Twist

The United States is planning to hit countries buying Venezuelan oil with a 25% tariff. This move is part of a broader strategy to pressure Venezuela, which has been a significant oil supplier to the US. The tariff announcement came from the White House, which accused Venezuela of sending criminals

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