The President of the United States spoke about military action. This made other countries worried. The US is putting more pressure on Venezuela. They took a ship with oil. This shows the US is strong.
The President wants to stop Venezuela's oil money. They took a tanker with oil that was not allowed. The President also said to block similar ships. This is to hurt Venezuela's money. The US wants to change things in Venezuela.
A senator agrees with the US government. He said the US can use many ways. They might use military power. The US wants to fix the bad situation.
Venezuela's navy will help oil ships. These ships will not stop for the US. This shows the situation is becoming more military. Venezuela said the President's words were a big threat. They said the US is trying to make problems.
The US actions are changing trade. Many ships changed their routes. Ships went to the Indian Ocean. They want to avoid US patrols. This is to get around the US blockade. Some ships might get stuck. This could lead to fighting.