What Is Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles? US-Designated Terror Organization
Summary
The United States has labeled Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization. U.S. officials claim this cartel, linked to President Nicolás Maduro and top military figures, traffics drugs to the U.S. and Europe. This designation lets the U.S. apply sanctions and pursue legal actions against those associated with the cartel.Key Facts
- The U.S. called the Cartel de los Soles a foreign terrorist organization on November 16.
- The group includes Venezuelan military officials and is linked to drug trafficking.
- President Nicolás Maduro is alleged to head the cartel; a reward is offered for information on his capture.
- The U.S. claims the cartel works with Colombian guerrilla groups to move drugs.
- The U.S. can now freeze assets and block financial transactions related to the cartel.
- President Donald Trump described Maduro as a "narco-terrorist."
- The U.S. Navy has conducted operations in the Caribbean to target drug trafficking from Venezuela.
- Venezuela denies U.S. claims about connections to illegal activities.
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