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Summary: US slaps new sanctions on Venezuela after seizing oil tanker NHK

1. The US government has imposed new sanctions on six oil tankers, six shipping firms, and relatives of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, accusing them of providing financial support to his administration.

2. The Treasury Department alleges that these individuals are also involved in drug trafficking activities. Three of Maduro's relatives have been added to a sanctions list due to their suspected involvement.

3. The move is part of increasing pressure on the Venezuelan leader, following a day where the US seized an oil tanker carrying crude oil from Venezuela, claiming it was intended for illegal activities. The White House has stated that it will not tolerate such actions.
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US imposes sanctions on six oil tankers, shipping firms, and relatives of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for alleged financial support to his administration and suspected drug trafficking activities. Three of Maduro's relatives have been added to the sanctions list. The move is part of
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ID: 4448ab04-816e-44c1-9966-5b17c6a9d797

Category ID: listed_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251212_07/#summary

Date: Dec. 12, 2025

Notes: 2025-12-12

Created: 2025/12/12 13:40

Updated: 2025/12/13 10:41

Last Read: 2025/12/13 10:41

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