The U.S. is interested in Venezuelan oil, but that's not all
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Key Points:
- The U.S. government recently seized a tanker loaded with oil it claims was illegally destined for the black market, violating sanctions against Venezuela.
- This seizure marks an unprecedented escalation in tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, amid a broader standoff involving nearly two dozen strikes on suspected drug boats and increased U.S. naval presence in the Caribbean.
- The U.S. has intensified sanctions targeting Venezuela, reflecting its longstanding economic and political interests in the country, particularly in the oil sector.
- Experts like Francisco Monaldi from Rice University highlight the complex history and factors contributing to the current strained relations between the two nations.
