The United States has reportedly seized a second oil tanker near Venezuela’s coast as part of an ongoing effort to enforce economic sanctions against the country. This action follows a directive issued by President Donald Trump, who ordered a blockade targeting sanctioned oil vessels entering and leaving Venezuelan waters. The move aims to restrict the country’s access to international oil markets, in accordance with US sanctions policies that target Venezuela’s oil industry, which is a primary source of national income. The vessel’s seizure is part of broader maritime security operations designed to prevent sanctioned oil cargoes from reaching their destination and to reinforce the enforcement of US sanctions laws. The maritime activity occurs in the Gulf of Mexico close to Venezuela’s coastline, with authorities confirming that the seizure was carried out without incident and aligned with international maritime protocols. The ongoing sanctions have significantly impacted Venezuela’s economy and international relations, with the US government citing concerns over the country’s governance and human rights issues as reasons for these measures. The seizure signifies continued US efforts to tighten control over oil exports linked directly to Venezuelan government entities, while Venezuela and its allies dispute these actions, arguing they undermine the country’s sovereignty and economic stability.