NextFin news, Personnel from a U.S. warship boarded a Venezuelan tuna fishing boat carrying nine fishermen while it was sailing in Venezuelan waters in the Caribbean Sea on Friday, Venezuelan officials reported.
The incident occurred in the Caribbean waters off Venezuela, where the fishing boat was operating. Venezuelan authorities condemned the boarding as a violation of their sovereignty and an act that has heightened tensions between Venezuela and the United States.
The U.S. Marines conducted the boarding operation from a U.S. naval vessel, though the U.S. government has not publicly detailed the reasons or outcomes of the boarding as of Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Venezuela's government stated that the fishermen were engaged in their lawful activities and that the boarding was an unwarranted raid. The Venezuelan officials called for respect of their maritime boundaries and demanded explanations from the United States.
This event comes amid already strained relations between the two countries, with Venezuela accusing the U.S. of repeated incursions and interference in its affairs.
The exact circumstances leading to the boarding, including whether any contraband or illegal activity was suspected, have not been disclosed by either side.
The incident has drawn international attention as it highlights ongoing disputes over maritime jurisdiction and sovereignty in the Caribbean region.
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