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The right of vessels to transit international waters without interference, codified in UNCLOS. Incidents involve military operations in international waterways, blockades, and actions that restrict civilian maritime transit.

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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 …

  • Trump announced a 'TOTAL AND COMPLETE BLOCKADE' of sanctioned oil tankers going to and from Venezuela in December 2025.
  • UN experts declared the blockade violated 'fundamental rules of international law,' characterizing it as an unlawful use of force.