Mexico Expropriates Axis Ships

The transcript discusses the seizure of Italian and German merchant ships by Mexico, totaling 73,000 tons. Mexico plans to use these ships for coastwise and international trade, despite potential diplomatic tensions with Axis powers. The Italian tanker Giorgio Patio and the German freighter Hamelin were seized in Veracruz, and requests for their return have been denied. These ships are now serving under Mexico.

What was the total number of ships affected by the Mexican expropriation order?

• 20 ships

• 15 ships

• 12 ships

• 10 ships

What is Mexico's intended use for the seized ships?

• Fishing

• Tourism

• Coastwise and international trade

• Military operations

What potential consequence was Mexico facing due to the seizure of ships?

• Economic sanctions

• Loss of trade partners

• Severing of diplomatic relations with Axis powers

• Military invasion

Which Italian tanker was seized in Veracruz?

• Giovanni

• Vittorio

• Lorenzo

• Giorgio Patio

What was the response to requests for the return of the seized ships?

• They were returned immediately

• Requests were ignored

• Requests were refused

• Negotiations are ongoing