美媒：美方仍在追截第三艘涉委内瑞拉油轮

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Coast Guard is actively intercepting oil tankers near Venezuela, with the latest being the "Bella 1" tanker, marking the third interception in less than two weeks as part of efforts to pressure the Venezuelan government [1][2]. Group 1: U.S. Actions - The U.S. Coast Guard attempted to board the "Bella 1" tanker, which continued to sail, prompting a chase [1]. - The "Bella 1" is flagged under Panama and was intercepted while en route to Venezuela for cargo loading [1]. - The U.S. has previously sanctioned the "Bella 1" for transporting Iranian oil and has a court order for its seizure [1]. - The Coast Guard also intercepted the "Century" supertanker, which was carrying oil from a sanctioned Venezuelan oil company, despite not being on the U.S. sanctions list [1]. - On December 10, the U.S. seized the "Captain" tanker and announced the confiscation of its oil cargo [1]. - President Trump ordered a "complete and total blockade" on all tankers entering or leaving Venezuela that are subject to U.S. sanctions [1]. Group 2: Venezuelan Oil Industry - Numerous oil tankers listed under U.S. sanctions are currently anchored near Venezuelan waters, indicating a significant impact on the oil export sector [2]. - Oil exports are a crucial economic pillar for Venezuela, and the government has accused the U.S. of attempting to instigate a regime change and military expansion in Latin America [2]. - The U.S. has deployed substantial naval and aerial forces in the Caribbean under the pretext of combating "drug terrorism," leading to the sinking of approximately 30 vessels labeled as "drug boats" and resulting in over a hundred deaths [2]. - The U.S. interception of oil tankers has further escalated tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela [2].