Views At Venezuelan Refinery 'El Palito' Amid Tense Situation With The US

PUERTO CABELLO, VENEZUELA - DECEMBER 18: People bathe in the sea as an oil tanker is seen anchored at the dock in the outskirts of 'El Palito' refinery on December 18, 2025 in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela. President Trump stated on December 17th that Venezuela took away oil rights from the US. Trump's administration has sanctioned Venezuelan oil with blockades, while many US Navy units are deployed off the coast of Venezuela under the premise of combating the drug cartels. (Photo by Jesus Vargas/Getty Images)