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Venezuelans march against 'Yankee Piracy' after oil tanker seizure

Published on 14 Dec 2025 7:50:08 PM

Hundreds of government supporters protested on Saturday (Dec 13) in Caracas against the US seizure of an oil tanker in Caribbean waters, an act the government described as "piracy."

The protest, which was replicated in different cities under the motto "Great National Protests against Yankee Piracy," brought together residents and officials in the La Vega neighbourhood, including the mayor of Caracas, who accused the US government of seeking to take over Venezuela's resources.

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Hundreds of government supporters protested on Saturday (Dec 13) in Caracas against the US seizure of an oil tanker in Caribbean waters, an act the government described as "piracy."

The protest, which was replicated in different cities under the motto "Great National Protests against Yankee Piracy," brought together residents and officials in the La Vega neighbourhood, including the mayor of Caracas, who accused the US government of seeking to take over Venezuela's resources.

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