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2025-12-17 08:40:32
[Trump Orders Blockade of All Sanctioned Oil Tankers Entering and Leaving Venezuela] On March 16, local time, US President Trump ordered a complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. He posted on social media that day, designating the current Venezuelan government as a "foreign terrorist organization." Earlier reports indicated that the US is continuing to strengthen its military presence in the Caribbean region near Venezuela, with F-35A fighter jets and EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft being deployed to Puerto Rico. Military experts stated that the newly deployed weaponry indicates that the recent US military movements are not merely symbolic displays of force, but rather preparations for an attack. Venezuelan Defense Minister López Obrador stated on March 15 that surrender is absolutely impossible for Venezuela. The entire nation remains vigilant, and Venezuela is prepared to defend its homeland. He emphasized that the Venezuelan people are "rising up against the shameful evils of US imperialism." (CCTV)
