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Friday, January 16, 2026
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US Stops Oil Ships

US forces stop oil ships going to Venezuela. They found a second ship with oil. US people say this money helps bad people. It also helps President Maduro. The US military says a third ship is coming. The US wants to stop Venezuela's oil.

This is a new US plan. A US helper said, "The US will stop oil for crime." She also said, "We will find you." A Senator said the US will help itself. The US will use many ways.

Two ships caught are "Centuries" and "Bella 1." The "Bella 1" sent oil to China. These ships stop money for Venezuela. The US watched the "Bella 1" last year. They look for ships with bad oil. The US sent many ships to the sea. Some ships go to hide.

President Maduro told his navy to watch oil ships. This can make things harder. The US may stop any ship with Venezuela oil. Many ships are now stuck. Some ships hide where they are.

Stopping ships hurts Venezuela's money. This can make money problems worse. The US may also fight if needed. The US wants to change things with Venezuela. They use money and sea power.

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