US operations against oil tankers near Venezuela risks credibility with regional partners: Expert

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The United States Coast Guard is pursuing an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela on Sunday (Dec 21), officials said. If successful, it would be the third interception of a sanctioned vessel in less than two weeks, as Washington steps up pressure on Caracas to stop sanctioned oil tankers from moving in and out of Venezuela. US President Donald Trump has also not ruled out the possibility of a ground operation into Venezuela - a threat that neighbouring Brazil says would result in a

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