FRANCE 24 English Venezuela accuses US of ‘greatest extortion known in our history’ • FRANCE 24 English

Washington is subjecting Caracas to the “greatest extortion” in its history, Venezuela’s envoy to the UN said Tuesday, after the US announced a blockade of sanctioned oil vessels sailing to and from the country. Venezuela’s parliament approved a measure that criminalizes a broad range of activities that can hinder navigation and commerce in the South American country, such as the seizure of oil tankers.

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