The United States Coast Guard is pursuing a third oil tanker near Venezuela, marking the second such operation in the region this weekend as Washington intensifies enforcement of sanctions.<br /><br />US officials accuse the tanker of attempting to evade sanctions imposed on Venezuelan oil exports. Venezuela has condemned the recent seizure of a sanctioned tanker, calling it a violation of international law and announcing plans to file a complaint with the UN Security Council.<br /><br />Former US Ambassador to Panama John Feeley discusses whether the United States has clear legal grounds to seize vessels in international waters, as the US increases its military presence in the Caribbean under a broader effort to counter alleged drug trafficking and enforce sanctions.<br /><br />#Venezuela<br />#OilTankers<br />#USCoastGuard
