Venezuela oil tanker seizure by U.S. forces ignites nationwide protests as Maduro celebrates “sovereign force” mobilizations rejecting “piracy.” International allies condemn violation of international law.
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Venezuela Oil Tanker Seizure Sparks Massive Protests: Maduro Hails 1M “Sovereign Force” Rally Against U.S. Piracy
The Venezuela oil tanker seizure by U.S. military forces in Caribbean waters triggered massive nationwide protests, with President Nicolás Maduro celebrating the mobilizations as the “Sovereign Force” of Venezuela.
Maduro shared images via Telegram of crowds filling streets across every state, rejecting what he called “Yankee piracy.” He emphasized: “The oil belongs to Venezuelans—whoever wants it must pay!“
Protesters carried flags, banners, and patriotic symbols, denouncing U.S. interference and affirming national dignity amid the Venezuela oil tanker seizure controversy.
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Maduro Declares Protests as “True People’s Voice”
Maduro praised the “genuine, grassroots participation” in every region, distinguishing it from online bots: “Real people in the streets—noble, dignified, brave, combative!“
The demonstrations responded to the U.S. action, justified under federal mandates but decried in Venezuela as extraterritorial violation of international law.
Over 1 million participants reportedly joined, showcasing unified rejection of the Venezuela oil tanker seizure.
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International Condemnation Mounts Over Venezuela Oil Tanker Seizure
The Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter labeled the U.S. act a “grave aggression” breaching sovereign equality, freedom of navigation, and non-intervention.
The Network of Intellectuals, Artists, and Social Movements condemned “modern piracy” violating the UN Charter, UNCLOS 1982, and Rome Statute.
These voices join heads of state, governments, and activists worldwide supporting Venezuela against imperialist aggression in Caribbean waters.
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Geopolitical Context
The Venezuela oil tanker seizure escalates U.S.-Latin America tensions, testing regional alliances amid Trump’s return. It revives historical disputes over unilateral sanctions, echoing 2019’s PDVSA asset seizures and Chevron disputes, potentially isolating Washington from CELAC and ALBA blocs.
A progressive front from Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico may convene emergency CELAC sessions, demanding UNCLOS enforcement and challenging U.S. extraterritorial claims in the Caribbean—vital for 60% of global oil transit.
China and Russia, key Venezuelan partners, could leverage this at the UN Security Council, framing it as resource imperialism while boosting BRICS energy alternatives. For Europe, it pressures neutral stances on Venezuelan oil amid energy crises.
Regionally, it heightens Caribbean sovereignty fears, risking migration surges and trade disruptions via Puerto La Cruz routes. Globally, the incident signals eroding multilateral norms, pitting U.S. unilateralism against rising Global South resistance.
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Broader Solidarity and Next Steps
Leaders worldwide echo Maduro’s call, urging peoples to repudiate U.S. actions. Venezuela vows diplomatic escalation at the UN and OAS.
Protests continue, reinforcing Bolivarian unity against perceived economic warfare.
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