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U.S. seized two oil tankers over Venezuela sanctions, sparking international criticism.
The U.S. seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic and another vessel in the Caribbean, alleging they violated sanctions on Venezuela by operating as part of clandestine “dark fleets.” China condemned the action as an arbitrary violation of international law, criticizing the use of unilateral sanctions not authorized by the UN Security Council.
Russia and Venezuela also denounced the seizures, calling them unlawful and akin to piracy.
The U.S. maintains the ships were stateless due to false flag operations, while China, Venezuela’s top oil buyer, reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism and maritime norms.
Estados Unidos confiscó dos petroleros por las sanciones a Venezuela, lo que provocó críticas internacionales.