The #US is interdicting & seizing a vessel off the coast of #Venezuela in #InternationalWaters, 3 US officials told Reuters Saturday, a move that comes just days after #Trump announced a "blockade" of all “sanctioned” #oil tankers entering & leaving Venezuela.

This would mark the 2nd time in recent weeks that the US has seized an #OilTanker near Venezuela & comes amid a large US #military build-up in the region.

#law #WarPowers #Congress #InternationalLaw #piracy #theft
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/us-interdicting-sanctioned-vessel-off-venezuelan-coast-officials-say-2025-12-20/?utm_source=braze&utm_medium=notifications&utm_campaign=2025_engagement