President Donald Trump has announced a 'TOTAL AND COMPLETE BLOCKADE' of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, escalating American pressure on the Maduro regime. In a social media post, Trump declared Venezuela to be 'completely surrounded' by the largest armada in South American history, promising a shock to the country that will be unlike anything they've faced before. The blockade aims to reclaim oil, land, and other assets allegedly stolen by the Venezuelan government from the United States. Trump's statement comes as the U.S. has been seizing oil tankers and conducting military strikes on vessels carrying drugs, with the aim of stopping the flow of drugs into the U.S. The Venezuelan government has responded by calling the blockade a 'reckless and serious threat' that violates international law, free trade, and freedom of navigation. The U.S. currently has 11 warships in the Caribbean, but the effectiveness of the blockade is uncertain, as it would require sealing the country's coastline completely. The U.S. has also seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, accusing it of supporting foreign terrorist organizations and transporting oil to Cuba. Trump's actions have been criticized as aggressive and potentially dangerous, with some questioning the legality and morality of the blockade.
