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Héctor Ríos Morales

Nicolás Maduro Says Ongoing U.S. Blockade Will Serve as a 'Test' for Venezuela to Break Free From Oil Dependence

During a televised appearance, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said Washington’s recent actions targeting oil tankers represent a “test” for Venezuela to break free from its dependence on oil and emerge as a stronger economy. (Credit: Getty Images)

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro has suggested that the recent seizures of oil tankers carried out by the U.S. military could be a blessing in disguise.

The United States stepped up its military campaign in South America this month and began targeting oil tankers that the Trump administration claims are used to finance "drug terrorism, human trafficking, murder and kidnapping."

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