Venezuela Criminalizes Oil Tanker Seizures Amid US Pressure

Venezuela's National Assembly has approved a law criminalizing oil tanker seizures and maritime blockades, imposing up to 20-year prison sentences. This move comes in direct response to recent U.S. actions, including the seizure of Venezuelan oil tankers and a declared blockade by President Donald Trump's administration.

• Venezuela's Assembly passed a law criminalizing piracy and blockades.
• New legislation imposes prison terms of up to 20 years for violations.
• This law directly responds to recent US seizures of Venezuelan oil tankers.
• The US intensified pressure on Venezuela, declaring a 'total blockade'.
• Aims to protect Venezuela's maritime trade and economic interests.
• Maduro's government views US maritime actions as 'criminal piracy'.

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