Trump says US will keep or sell oil seized from Venezuela
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President Trump stated the US will keep or sell crude oil and vessels seized from Venezuela, as part of ongoing pressure on Nicolás Maduro to step down. The US military has seized two oil tankers this month and is pursuing a third, accusing Venezuela of using oil revenues for drug-related crime. Trump also mentioned potential land-based actions against drug trafficking, expanding beyond recent strikes on suspected trafficking vessels in the Pacific and Caribbean. Maduro responded by criticizing Trump and suggesting he focus on domestic issues. The US has increased its military presence in the region and doubled the reward for information leading to Maduro's capture, accusing him of drug trafficking.
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