视频丨10天内第2次 美国再扣委内瑞拉油轮 委谴责“盗窃和劫持”

Core Viewpoint - The United States has intensified its actions against Venezuelan oil tankers, recently intercepting a sanctioned vessel near Venezuela's coast, which has drawn strong condemnation from the Venezuelan government, labeling it as "theft and hijacking" [1][3]. Group 1: U.S. Actions - On December 20, the U.S. Coast Guard, supported by the military, intercepted a tanker previously docked in Venezuela, marking the second seizure of a sanctioned vessel in ten days [1][3]. - This operation follows President Trump's announcement of a "complete and thorough blockade" against all sanctioned tankers entering or leaving Venezuela, with the U.S. Coast Guard leading the recent actions [4]. - The U.S. has deployed multiple warships in the Caribbean Sea near Venezuela under the pretext of anti-drug operations, although no evidence has been provided to substantiate claims of drug trafficking [5]. Group 2: Venezuelan Response - Venezuelan Vice President and Oil Minister Rodriguez condemned the U.S. actions as "piracy" and a violation of international law, asserting that the U.S. attempts to impose a colonial model on Venezuela will ultimately fail [1][3]. - The Venezuelan government plans to appeal to the United Nations Security Council and other multilateral organizations to take appropriate actions against the U.S. [3]. - Venezuelan Foreign Minister Hill accused the U.S. of fabricating false news to justify the theft of Venezuela's oil, land, and mineral resources [3].