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‎President Donald Trump has ordered a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving the country.
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‎US authorities have not yet officially confirmed Sunday’s pursuit, the exact location and name of the tanker involved is not yet known.
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‎Venezuela, home to the world largest proven oil reserves, has accused the Trump administration of trying to steal its resources.
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‎As of last week, more than 30 of the 80 ships in Venezuelan waters or approaching the country were under US sanctions, according to compiled data
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‎In recent weeks, the US has built up its military presence in the Caribbean Sea and has carried out deadly strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug-smuggling boats, killing around 100 people.
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‎Sanctions also were placed on some of President Maduro’s relatives and on businesses associated with what the US calls his illegitimate regime.
Edited by Favour Owonibi.