Trump seizes a Venezuelan oil tanker bound for Cuba, escalating sanctions, military pressure and an oil war impacting millions across the region.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/40535683

December 12, 2025

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  • KnightOfOldEmpire@lemmy.ml
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    3 hours ago

    In part this is hilarious (in a terrible way), as I recall how there was fearmongering how piracy will increase because the US will no longer provide the global security for the sea routes. But we’re seeing them doing what they warned against.