Trump’s ironclad blockade collapses? 'dark‑mode' tankers laugh their way back to Venezuela waters

Several oil tankers that left Venezuela in “dark mode” have returned to Venezuelan waters amid reports of renewed U.S.-backed efforts to restart crude exports. The development comes as President Donald Trump pushes major oil companies and trading houses to invest in Venezuela’s energy sector, despite sanctions, a recent tanker seizure, and lingering concerns over legal protections, asset safety, and political uncertainty following the ouster of Nicolás Maduro.