EEUU continuará «persiguiendo el movimiento ilícito de petróleo», afirma secretaria Noem
La secretaria de Seguridad Nacional de Estados Unidos, Kristi Noem, confirmó la tarde de este sábado la segunda incautación de un buque petrolero sancionado que había estado atracado en Venezuela, y aseveró que continuarán «perseguiendo el movimiento ilícito de petróleo sancionado».
TL;DR
- The U.S. seized a second sanctioned oil tanker, the Centuries, near Venezuela.
- Secretary Kristi Noem stated the U.S. will continue to pursue illicit movements of sanctioned oil.
- The operation was conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard with support from the Department of War.
- This seizure follows the U.S. taking control of another tanker, the Skipper, 10 days prior.
- President Trump previously declared a "total and complete blockade" on sanctioned tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
- Venezuelan oil exports have significantly decreased, with China being the largest buyer.
- Maduro alleges U.S. actions aim to overthrow his government and control Venezuela's oil resources.