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TUE · 2026-01-06 · 09:27 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0106-5918
NSR-2026-0106-5918News Report·EN·Political Strategy
US pressure mounts at Panama Canal over Venezuelan oil shipments
In January 2026, the Panama Canal became a focal point of increased pressure from the United States. The Trump administration is attempting to curb Venezuelan oil shipments through the canal.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-06 · 09:27 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In January 2026, the Panama Canal became a focal point of increased pressure from the United States. The Trump administration is attempting to curb Venezuelan oil shipments through the canal. The US government is taking action to limit Venezuela's oil trade. Al Jazeera reported on the situation, with Teresa Bo providing analysis. The US aims to further isolate Venezuela economically by restricting its access to international trade routes.
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The Trump administration tries to curb Venezuelan oil shipments.
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The Panama Canal has become the focus of increased US pressure.
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US pressure mounts at Panama Canal over Venezuelan oil shipments.
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