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#UNCLOS

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea — the international treaty governing maritime rights, navigation, and ocean resources. Incidents involve naval operations, blockades, and actions affecting freedom of navigation.

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Grade 4 of 5: Critical Rights and Rule-of-Law Concern

Naval Blockade of Venezuelan Oil Exports

A naval blockade of Venezuelan oil exports drew condemnation from UN experts as a violation of fundamental international law, with legal analysts characterizing it as an act of war imposed without Congressional authorization.