The US has seized a sixth oil tanker, the Veronica, in the Caribbean, marking another step in its efforts to control Venezuela's oil reserves. This move comes as Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, vows to reform the country's oil sector, including the controversial Hydrocarbons Law, which limits foreign involvement in national resource exploitation. The US's actions are part of President Trump's strategy to take indefinite control of Venezuela's oil production, refining, and global distribution, despite the country's current low oil output due to underinvestment, US sanctions, and embargoes. The seizure follows the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and the ongoing military operation in Caracas. Trump's statements and actions suggest a direct challenge to Venezuela's sovereignty, with the goal of securing control over its vast oil reserves. This development raises questions about the future of Venezuela's oil industry and the potential impact on global oil markets.
