The government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela issued a statement on the 15th local time announcing the immediate termination of any contracts, agreements or negotiations with Trinidad and Tobago regarding the supply of natural gas. The statement said that the Venezuelan side has obtained information relating to the Trinidad and Tobago government's participation in the plunder of Venezuelan oil. The statement pointed out that the US government seized a ship carrying Venezuela's strategic resources on December 10. The Commission believes that the relevant acts seriously violate international law and blatantly trample on the principles of free navigation and free trade.

The government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela issued a statement on the 15th local time announcing the immediate termination of any contracts, agreements or negotiations with Trinidad and Tobago regarding the supply of natural gas. The statement said that the Venezuelan side has obtained information relating to the Trinidad and Tobago government's participation in the plunder of Venezuelan oil. The statement pointed out that the US government seized a ship carrying Venezuela's strategic resources on December 10. The Commission believes that the relevant acts seriously violate international law and blatantly trample on the principles of free navigation and free trade.