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flag U.S. ramps up Caribbean operations to seize Venezuela’s sanctioned oil tankers, sparking international concern.

flag President Donald Trump is holding a high-level meeting at Mar-a-Lago with top national security officials as the U.S. intensifies pressure on Venezuela. flag The administration is increasing Coast Guard operations in the Caribbean to intercept sanctioned oil tankers, part of a broader campaign to disrupt Venezuela’s “shadow fleet” and enforce sanctions against President Nicolás Maduro. flag Two tankers have already been seized, and the U.S. is pursuing a third. flag The White House described the meeting as a “major announcement,” expected to include plans for new warships and a “Golden Fleet” initiative. flag Russia has reportedly begun evacuating diplomatic families from Venezuela, signaling concern, while Venezuela’s foreign minister accused the U.S. of piracy. flag Despite U.S. actions, some shadow fleet vessels remain active near refineries, and daily life continues in affected communities, though the oil industry remains far below past capacity.

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