The Donald Trump administration is set to seize another aircraft belonging to Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro, a measure meant to put further pressure on the regime to relinquish its stronghold on the country after claiming a third term in power despite not providing supporting documentation.
The plane, a Dassault Falcon 200, is currently located in the Dominican Republic and has been used by Maduro and top aides, including his vice president and defense minister, for international travel, including visits to Greece, Turkey, Russia and Cuba. Washington said they represent violations of U.S. sanctions
