What you need to know about Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles
Summary
The U.S. has labeled Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as a terrorist organization, alleging it is led by Venezuelan officials, including President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuela denies the existence of the cartel, calling the allegations unfounded. The term refers to a group allegedly involved in drug trafficking, linked to Venezuela's military.Key Facts
- The U.S. claims the Cartel de los Soles is led by high-ranking Venezuelan officials, including President Nicolás Maduro.
- This group has been labeled a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S.
- Venezuela rejects the existence of the cartel, describing it as a baseless accusation.
- The term "Cartel de los Soles" comes from the sun insignia worn by Venezuelan generals.
- Allegations of the cartel's drug trafficking activities date back to the 1990s.
- The cartel allegedly gained strength during Hugo Chávez’s presidency in Venezuela.
- Experts suggest the actual situation might be more nuanced, with varying opinions on the group's existence and operations.
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