What happened: The US has seized a second oil tanker off Venezuela's coast following President Trump's order to block sanctioned vessels from entering or leaving the country.
Why it matters:
- It intensifies US efforts to enforce sanctions on Venezuela's oil exports.
- The action affects Venezuelan oil trade and international shipping routes in the region.
MNN Take: The US is using maritime enforcement to restrict Venezuela's oil exports as part of broader sanctions aimed at pressuring the Venezuelan government.
Sources: BBC News (Breaking)