US President Donald Trump announced a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to and from Venezuela, aiming to pressure Nicolás Maduro's government. This follows a recent seizure of an oil tanker and military buildup in the region. Venezuela's government condemned Trump's actions as a violation of international law, claiming he seeks to steal their resources. The US military has conducted strikes on boats in international waters, with bipartisan scrutiny, while Trump’s administration defends these actions as necessary to combat drug trafficking.