President Miguel Diaz-Canel denounced the latest act on social media, affirming that it “is a serious violation of international law and deserves the condemnation of all peace-loving peoples.”

“We denounce the theft of the Venezuelan oil tanker in Caribbean waters by US forces. It is an act of piracy and maritime terrorism, a grave violation of international law, and deserves the condemnation of the entire world. Enough of imperial aggression!” Diaz-Canel wrote on his X profile.

Venezuelan Executive Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, in turn, confirmed that the robbery was conducted by US military personnel in international waters, describing it as a crime against humanity, navigation, and the sovereignty of nations.

Rodriguez pointed out that the attack flagrantly violates Article 3 of the 1988 Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Maritime Navigation, as well as Article 2 of the United Nations Charter, the Geneva Convention on the High Seas, and the Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations among States.

Additionally, she condemned the “colonialist model” that Washington imposes through intimidation and the illegitimate use of force, reaffirming that Venezuela will continue its economic and energy development independently and sovereignly, supported by its people and international allies.

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