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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Caracas, December 24 (Xinhua) — Venezuela's National Assembly (parliament) on Tuesday approved a bill to protect freedom of navigation and trade from piracy, blockades, and other illegal international actions. The measure comes after the United States seized ships carrying Venezuelan oil in the Caribbean.
Following the vote, National Assembly Speaker Jorge Rodriguez announced the passage of the law.
The document was adopted during an extraordinary session and urgently following the United States' detention of vessels transporting Venezuelan oil. The law provides for penalties of up to 20 years in prison for inciting or financing acts of piracy or blockade.
The law aims to protect Venezuela's trade and political relations from what authorities say are threats from the United States.
On Monday, the National Assembly approved the bill in its first reading. It was proposed by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as part of his efforts to protect national sovereignty.
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