US Ramps Up Pressure on Venezuela Amid International Tensions

Escalating Military and Diplomatic Actions

The United States has intensified its campaign against Venezuela's government, with President Donald Trump issuing a stern warning to President Nicolas Maduro. Trump stated that it would be "smarter" for Maduro to step down from power ³

. This statement comes as the US continues to ramp up military operations against vessels suspected of drug trafficking in the region ¹

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International Reactions and Implications

The US actions have drawn significant international attention, with Russia and China condemning the pressure on Venezuela. These nations have historically maintained close ties with Maduro's government, and their responses suggest potential support against US intervention ²

. The situation highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics at play, with multiple global powers having vested interests in the region.

Economic and Military Measures

The US has been actively seizing oil tankers linked to Venezuela, with Trump mentioning that the seized oil could be either stored or sold in the coming weeks ³

. This move is part of a broader strategy that includes military operations and economic sanctions aimed at weakening Maduro's regime. The Penjaga Pantai AS telah melakukan pengejaran terhadap kapal tanker minyak ketiga yang disebut sebagai bagian dari "armada gelap" Venezuela untuk menghindari sanksi AS ²

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