Novara Live Venezuela Condemns “Act of Piracy” From the United States
Dec 11, 2025
Venezuela accuses the U.S. of piracy after a tanker seizure, stirring heated discussions on international law. The hosts break down Trump's justifications and the Pentagon's actions, unveiling claims tied to Iran. They dissect the U.S. national security strategy and its overt imperial goals, alongside the muted response from UK politicians. Meanwhile, discussions on Labour's Lords reform reveal hypocrisy in political stances. Also highlighted: varied perspectives in sex work and critiques of parliamentary culture, underscoring the intersection of politics and personal interests.
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US Covert Campaign Against Venezuela
- The US has conducted lethal covert actions off Venezuela's coast, including a filmed 'double tap' strike killing civilians.
- The White House framed the attacks as counter-narco-terrorism while escalating to overt seizures like the oil tanker.
Tanker Seizure Framed As Piracy And Sanctions
- The US publicly justified seizing a Venezuelan oil tanker by alleging connections to sanctioned oil networks and terrorism.
- Venezuela called the seizure 'blatant piracy' and tied US aggression to resource seizure motives.
New US Strategy Emphasises Hemispheric Dominance
- The Trump administration placed bounties and massed troops near Venezuela while its new national security strategy asserts hemispheric pre-eminence.
- The strategy explicitly links US security to control of regional resources and influence.