Shadow Tankers Thrive While U.S. Bombs Drug Boats in Caribbean Waters

Shadow Tankers Thrive While U.S. Bombs Drug Boats in Caribbean Waters

As U.S. forces target alleged drug boats in the Caribbean, Venezuelan oil tankers, many of which are sanctioned, continue their trade undisturbed.

While the American military blows up boats it claims are transporting drugs from Venezuela, observers say tankers shipping Venezuelan oil in violation of a US embargo continue to navigate the same Caribbean waters undisturbed.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has claimed a massive US military deployment within striking distance of his country was part of a plan to overthrow him and “steal” his country’s oil under the ruse of an anti-drug operation.

Author's summary: US targets drug boats, ignores Venezuelan oil tankers.

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The Tico Times The Tico Times — 2025-10-29

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