US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela as Caracas condemns 'act of piracy'
BBC • 12/11/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
The U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, which the BBC reports is part of an intensified pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro's government. Caracas has condemned the action as an "act of piracy."
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
34 days
8
Velocity (0-40)
2 sources (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
BBC
3
Breadth (0-15)
2 unique
Total Score54/100
Related Story Timeline
- 2025-12-10Watch: Video shows US military seizing oil tanker off Venezuela coast (BBC)
- 2025-12-11US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela as Caracas condemns 'act of piracy' (current)
- 2025-12-12‘Dangerous and scary’: how a US special forces vet helped María Corina Machado flee Venezuela (The Guardian)
AnalysisRisk 20
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 2 sources
Age: 34 days - proven survivor
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