US tightens pressure on Venezuela with new sanctions and seizure of oil tanker
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US tightens pressure on Venezuela with new sanctions and seizure of oil tanker
The White House on Wednesday released video of the raid on the Skipper showing armed troops descending from a helicopter onto the vessel and securing its deck. Venezuelan officials have reacted strongly to the images, accusing the US of aggression and theft. Maduro said the crew had been “kidnapped” and the ship “stolen”.
By Maureen Kinyanjui