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U.S. forces intercepted a sanctioned vessel off Venezuela’s coast on Dec. 20, 2025, continuing efforts to enforce oil sanctions.
U.S. forces intercepted a second sanctioned vessel in international waters off Venezuela’s coast on December 20, 2025, marking the latest in a series of maritime enforcement actions.
The operation, conducted by the Coast Guard with Navy support, follows the December 10 seizure of the oil tanker The Skipper, linked to illicit Venezuelan oil shipments.
Details about the second vessel’s identity, cargo, or exact location remain undisclosed.
The move underscores ongoing U.S. efforts to enforce sanctions, disrupt unauthorized maritime activity, and assert regional security, particularly in the Caribbean.
No injuries or confrontations were reported, and the Department of Defense has not issued a formal statement.
Las fuerzas estadounidenses interceptaron un buque sancionado frente a la costa de Venezuela el 20 de diciembre de 2025, continuando con los esfuerzos para hacer cumplir las sanciones petroleras.