U.S. Seizes Venezuelan President's Plane Amid Sanction Violations

The United States has confiscated a plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, citing sanctions violations. The aircraft was seized in the Dominican Republic and subsequently flown to Florida. The event underscores ongoing tensions surrounding U.S. sanctions against Venezuela.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 02-09-2024 21:22 IST | Created: 02-09-2024 21:22 IST
U.S. Seizes Venezuelan President's Plane Amid Sanction Violations
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The United States has confiscated a plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, according to two U.S. officials. This development was reported by CNN on Monday.

The aircraft, which was seized in the Dominican Republic, allegedly violated existing sanctions.

The plane has since been flown to Florida, further intensifying the ongoing conflict over U.S. sanctions on Venezuela.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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