U.S. Warns Venezuela Sanctions Must Be Enforced

U.S. Warns Venezuela Sanctions Must Be Enforced

The United States issued a strong warning to Venezuela during an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council, insisting that international sanctions against Caracas must be fully enforced. Speaking at the session, U.S. envoy to the UN Mike Waltz reiterated Washington’s position that it does not recognise President Nicolás Maduro as Venezuela’s legitimate leader. […]

Seized Supertanker Skipper Headed to Houston After U.S. Operation Near Venezuela

Seized Supertanker Skipper Headed to Houston After U.S. Operation Near Venezuela

The oil supertanker Skipper, seized by the United States near the coast of Venezuela earlier this week, is now heading to Houston, Texas, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The seizure forms part of Washington’s intensified pressure campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, aimed at enforcing U.S. sanctions on Venezuela’s oil exports. U.S. […]