In a significant move, the United States has announced the designation of Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO). This decision comes amidst escalating tensions between the two countries and is seen as a strong message to the Venezuelan government, particularly President Nicolás Maduro.
The Cartel de los Soles, also known as the “Cartel of the Suns,” is an alleged drug trafficking operation run through the Venezuelan military. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the group, headed by Maduro, has corrupted Venezuela’s government institutions and is involved in terrorist activities and drug trafficking into the United States and Europe.
This designation is part of the U.S. government’s efforts to increase pressure on Maduro’s regime and force him to step down. The move has generated excitement among Maduro’s adversaries, who see it as a sign of Washington’s commitment to ousting the authoritarian leader.
However, the decision has also raised concerns about the potential implications of labeling a foreign entity as a terrorist organization. Some experts believe that this move could be a prelude to military intervention in Venezuela, while others see it as a diplomatic tool to exert pressure on the Maduro government.
The announcement has drawn mixed reactions from the international community. Russia and China have criticized the U.S. decision, while other countries are closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela.
As tensions continue to rise between the U.S. and Venezuela, the designation of the Cartel de los Soles as a terrorist organization marks a significant development in the ongoing power struggle between the two nations.
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1. U.S. Department of State: [Terrorist Designations of Cartel de los Soles](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxPb2NuNzFXOG1CV1VUdnJLZ0dzbU9QaVZOdXVjOG41NVFkSm82UFhKU2I3TnBvZWotT1NrekozbmFOUW1YZWtKRnRkems1bVl3QWRldHZiZUdxOTJBUXBCYk5DVklZT2FqTDU0bGpjeV84UVpNSWEzVkZUNkN5R0IwUGFsdTBlRFM1RjNJalNibEh6cXVmaGp1QWpCNE0taGN2ZnY4SllJYTE4OHZTdWVrQw?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
2. BBC News: [US to designate Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles as terrorists](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxr3w2464eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)
3. The Guardian: [US will label supposed Venezuelan drug cartel ‘headed by Maduro’ as terrorist organization](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/17/trump-venezuelan-drug-cartel)
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