Sanctioned Tankers Just One Part of Venezuela's Oil Fleet
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A key part of the U.S. effort to pressure Venezuela's government is unclear. The Trump administration has placed sanctions on specific ships for moving Venezuelan oil.
However, experts and shipping data show those targeted tankers are only a small part of the fleet still transporting the country's crude. Many other vessels continue the trade.
This means a significant volume of oil may still be reaching international markets. The full impact of the U.S. sanctions on Venezuela's oil exports remains difficult to measure.