At least 16 sanctioned oil tankers have attempted to depart from Venezuelan ports in recent days, employing tactics such as signal spoofing and turning off transmitters to evade U.S. enforcement of sanctions on Venezuela"s oil exports, according to a report by The New York Times.
This development highlights ongoing efforts by these tankers to circumvent restrictions imposed by the United States, which has targeted Venezuela"s oil industry as part of broader sanctions. The use of technology to evade detection suggests a coordinated effort to continue oil exports despite international pressure.
For more on similar situations, see recent developments regarding oil tankers defying U.S. naval blockades.
This situation continues to unfold as the U.S. maintains its stance on sanctions against Venezuela, aiming to restrict the country"s oil revenue amidst ongoing political and economic turmoil.
