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Venezuela accused US personnel of illegally boarding and occupying a Venezuelan fishing vessel within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) on Friday. The US Coast Guard, operating from the USS Jason Dunham, says they searched the boat for drugs based on a tip but found none. Venezuela claims the eight-hour search involved excessive force, while the US disputes this and claims the boat was in international waters. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between the two nations, exacerbated by recent US counter-narco-terrorism operations in the Caribbean.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.