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2025-12-15 11:32:25
[Venezuelan Protests Condemn US Seizure of Oil Tanker] Protests erupted across Venezuela on the 13th in response to the US seizure of an oil tanker carrying Venezuelan oil in waters near the country. In the capital, Caracas, protesters condemned the move as a plunder of Venezuela's national wealth and warned the US against invading Venezuela. On the 14th, Venezuelan President Maduro stated via social media that the large-scale protests across Venezuela reflected the Venezuelan people's defense of national sovereignty and energy resources. Maduro emphasized that Venezuela's oil resources belong to Venezuela, and anyone who wants them must pay. Venezuela does not accept the US's "piracy" and will not tolerate robbery and fraud. (CCTV)
