BREAKING: Venezuela has officially achieved its goal of producing 1.2 million barrels of crude oil per day this year, even as US forces seize oil tankers linked to the nation. This announcement, made by Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, underscores the resilience of Venezuela’s oil production amid escalating US pressure.
The news comes as US forces seized multiple oil tankers, including the Panama-flagged Centuries on December 11, 2023, and another tanker just days earlier on December 10. Rodriguez hailed the production milestone as a significant accomplishment for state oil company PDVSA, highlighting the dedication of oil workers who continue to defy what she termed “harassment, hostility, and imperialist illegality.”
In a message shared on Telegram, Rodriguez described the achievement as the “best Christmas gift for Venezuelans,” emphasizing that workers are not only meeting current production goals but are also gearing up to enhance production further by 2026. “Nothing and no one will stop us,” she declared, reaffirming support for President Nicolas Maduro.
The backdrop of this announcement is fraught with tension as US President Donald Trump previously declared a “total and complete blockade” against sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela. Washington has labeled Maduro’s government a “foreign terrorist organization,” intensifying the conflict over Venezuela’s oil resources.
Venezuela has condemned these US actions as “international piracy,” arguing that the seizures are a blatant violation of its sovereignty. The Venezuelan government asserts that the US is leveraging anti-narcotics efforts as a pretext to undermine Maduro and seize control of its vital oil industry.
As tensions rise, the implications of these developments are significant. The ongoing US intervention not only affects Venezuela’s economy but also impacts global oil markets, with potential repercussions for international oil prices.
Moving forward, all eyes will be on how Venezuela’s oil production evolves and how the US responds to this latest claim of success by Caracas. The geopolitical landscape surrounding Venezuela remains highly volatile, and further actions from both sides are anticipated as the situation develops.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds. The stakes are high, and the global community is watching closely.
