Mexican leader warns of conflict as US president targets sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela

It comes a week after the US seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela and as the Trump administration increases pressure on the country's government.

Move against all sanctioned vessels comes amid escalating campaign against authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a blockade of “sanctioned oil vessels” heading to and leaving Venezuela, sharply escalating his pressure campaign against…

Trump has ordered a ‘total and complete’ blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to and from the country

La presidenta de México ha cuestionado el rol del organismo internacional, al que todavía “no se le ha visto”, y ha insistido en una solución pacífica de la controversia con…

The US president wants a blockade of oil tankers under sanctions to stop them entering and leaving Venezuela

Venezuela on Wednesday rejected what it called “crude and arrogant threats” from the United States after President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of...

Mexican leader warns of conflict as US president targets sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela

President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered "a total and complete blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers going to or from Venezuela.

Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum called on the UN to intervene for peace, while Brazil's Lula volunteered to mediate talks.

EDITORIAL. The US administration has put pressure on Venezuela's economy in an effort to hasten the ouster of Nicolas Maduro. In doing so, it is paving the way for a return to…

President Nicolás Maduro orders Venezuelan navy to escort oil tankers after seizure by US forces