US Imposes New Sanctions on Maduro Family Members and Venezuelan Oil Shipments Under Trump Administration

Dec 12, 2025 05:56 am CST

The United States has expanded sanctions against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's inner circle, targeting three of his nephews, a Panamanian businessman, six companies, and six Venezuelan oil vessels. This action follows President Trump's announcement of seizing a Venezuelan oil tanker and comes amid escalating US operations against alleged drug trafficking operations in Caribbean waters.