Venezuelan Tankers Evade US Blockade 'In Dark Mode' After Maduro's Capture

• Dozens of Venezuelan oil tankers secretly sailed 'in dark mode' after Nicolás Maduro's capture, evading US sanctions.
• TankerTrackers.com identified vessels disabling tracking systems to bypass the US naval blockade.
• All identified ships are under US sanctions, departing amid a strict US oil embargo on Venezuela.
• The maneuvers offer potential relief for PDVSA, struggling with massive floating inventories due to export blockade.
• The legality of these moves under US sanctions remains unclear, despite President Donald Trump's stance.

Why It Matters: Venezuelan tankers secretly broke the US oil blockade after Maduro's capture, aiding PDVSA.