Trump Venezuela Oil Blockade: US Turns Up Heat On Maduro | The Pulse 12/17

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The US has imposed a blockade on Venezuelan oil tankers, escalating pressure on the Maduro government as the US increases its military presence in the region.

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President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers going into and leaving Venezuela, ratcheting up pressure on Caracas as the US builds up its military presence in the region. Venezuela said in its statement that its ambassador to the United Nations would immediately denounce what it called a “grave” violation of international law. Today's guests: Josie Anderson, Nomura Economist; Vjosa Osmani, Kosovo President; Konstantin Veit, PIMCO, European Rates Portfolio Manager. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Original article published by Bloomberg on December 17, 2025.
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