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Why is Trump attacking Venezuelan boats? – The Latest - Today in Focus

Why is Trump attacking Venezuelan boats? – The Latest - Today in Focus

Update: 2025-12-11
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US forces have seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in a major escalation of Donald Trump’s campaign against the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, whose government called the seizure an act of international piracy. The Trump administration is facing increasing scrutiny over a series of attacks on boats off the Venezuelan coast. At least 87 people have been killed in 22 known strikes since early September. Lucy Hough talks to the Guardian’s deputy head of international news, Devika Bhat – Watch on YouTube.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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Why is Trump attacking Venezuelan boats? – The Latest - Today in Focus

Why is Trump attacking Venezuelan boats? – The Latest - Today in Focus