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naval blockade

The use of naval forces to prevent the passage of vessels to or from a port or coast. When blockades prevent essential supplies from reaching civilian populations, they constitute collective punishment and potentially the war crime of starvation.

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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.