Washington Announces Sanctions on Maduro-Linked Tankers
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Washington — The U.S. Treasury on Dec. 11 announced sanctions targeting three nephews of Venezuela's first lady, a Maduro-affiliated businessman, six oil tankers and shipping companies linked to oil firm PDVSA, officials said. The measures followed a reported U.S. seizure of a sanctioned tanker and were described by Treasury officials as actions to disrupt narcotics trafficking and constrain the Maduro regime's revenue. The sanctions list included shipping registries and companies across Panama, the Cook Islands, Marshall Islands and Hong Kong. The moves coincide with increased U.S. naval activity in the southern Caribbean. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. 2016: Two nephews of Cilia Flores convicted in U.S. on drug trafficking charges.
- 2. 2022: Those nephews received presidential clemency under a prior U.S. administration.
- 3. 10th December (reported): U.S. officials announced seizure of a sanctioned tanker near Venezuela.
- 4. 11th December: U.S. Treasury/OFAC designated three nephews, a businessman, six tankers, and multiple shipping companies.
- 5. 11th December: Reports note concurrent U.S. naval buildup and increased maritime enforcement in the southern Caribbean.
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