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US helicopters approaching confiscated oil tankers off the coast of Venezuela Credit: U.S. Attorney General's Office/X via AP/AAP Image

The USA has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. American President Trump is thus increasing week-long pressure on Venezuelan President Maduro. What is this power struggle in the Caribbean about?

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By Benjamin Kanthak, Wolfgang Mueller

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The USA has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. American President Trump is thus increasing week-long pressure on Venezuelan President Maduro. What is this power struggle in the Caribbean about?

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