Venezuela condemns Trump's proposed oil blockade as imperialist intervention
Caracas accuses the US president of pursuing a long-standing strategy to seize Venezuelan natural resources through military coercion and colonial tactics.
The Venezuelan government has strongly condemned Trump's threat to impose a naval blockade on the country. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez rejected Trump's accusations that Venezuela stole US assets, arguing instead that Trump intends to seize Venezuela's oil and mineral wealth. The government views the proposed blockade as a violation of international law and freedom of navigation.
Venezuela characterizes this as part of a historical pattern of US intervention aimed at controlling Venezuelan resources. The government reaffirmed its commitment to defending national sovereignty under international law and the UN Charter, emphasizing Venezuela's right to free commerce and navigation.
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