U.S. Seizes Fifth Tanker in Caribbean, Targets Venezuelan Oil Trade

U.S. authorities have seized the oil tanker Olina in the Caribbean Sea. This marks the fifth such vessel seized by the United States in recent weeks. The Olina had reportedly departed from Venezuela last week before its interception. The U.S. government has increased enforcement of sanctions on Venezuelan oil, aiming to limit revenue to the country's state-run energy company. These seizures disrupt the maritime transport of Venezuelan crude. The actions are part of broader sanctions meant to pressure the government in Caracas.