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 intercepted a sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker in international waters, marking the second such seizure in ten days, which has been condemned by Venezuelan officials as acts of "theft and hijacking" [1][4][6]. Group 1: U.S. Actions - On December 20, the U.S. Coast Guard, supported by the Department of Defense, intercepted a tanker previously docked in Venezuela [4]. - This operation follows President Trump's announcement of a "blockade" against all sanctioned tankers entering or leaving Venezuela, occurring just days after the first seizure on December 10 [4][6]. - The U.S. has deployed multiple naval vessels in the Caribbean under the pretext of anti-drug operations, with no evidence provided to substantiate claims of drug trafficking [6]. 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 [6]. - The Venezuelan government plans to appeal to the United Nations Security Council and other multilateral organizations for appropriate actions against the U.S. [6]. - Venezuelan Foreign Minister Arreaza accused the U.S. of fabricating false news to justify the theft of Venezuelan resources, including oil, land, and minerals [6].