US Labels Venezuelan Cartel as Terrorist Group

U.S. to Label Venezuelan Drug Trafficking Group as Terrorist Organization; Military Action Against Venezuela ConsideredThe U.S. government is set to designate the Cartel de los Soles, a Venezuelan drug trafficking organization, as a foreign terrorist group. This move comes as President Trump considers military action against Venezuela, which could pressure President Nicolás Maduro. The Cartel de los Soles, originally a term for high-ranking military officers involved in drug running, has expanded to include other government officials and activities. The U.S. Justice Department indicted Maduro and his inner circle on narcoterrorism charges in 2020. However, some experts argue that the Cartel de los Soles is not a structured group. The U.S. has been conducting military operations in the Caribbean to stop the flow of narcotics, resulting in over eighty deaths. The U.S. Treasury Department previously sanctioned the Cartel de los Soles in July, accusing Maduro and his allies of using government resources for drug trafficking and supporting other designated foreign terrorist organizations. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.