US slaps sanctions on Maduro family, Venezuelan tankers: What we know
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In December 2025, the U.S. government under President Trump imposed new sanctions on members of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's family, specifically three nephews by marriage, and a Panamanian businessman. The sanctions also targeted six Venezuela-flagged oil tankers and shipping firms linked to them. The U.S. Treasury Department stated the measures aimed to cut off funding for what it considers a "corrupt narco-terrorist regime" and reversed the previous administration's diplomatic strategy. This action follows the seizure of an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast and a series of deadly strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea since September. While the U.S. justifies these actions as stemming the flow of illegal drugs, observers believe the goal is to pressure Maduro out of power.
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AI-ExtractedSince September, the US has carried out at least 21 deadly strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea.
Two of the 'narco-nephews' were convicted of drug trafficking in the US in 2016.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the measures marked a reversal of the previous Biden administration’s strategy.
US Treasury Department imposed new sanctions targeting members of Maduro’s family and the maritime network.
US imposed sanctions on three nephews by marriage of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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