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U.S. Designates Maduro's Cartel as Foreign Terrorist Group

11/17/2025

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The United States will designate Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, allegedly led by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, effective November 24, per Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The designation allows the U.S. military to target Maduro’s assets amid Caribbean deployments.
U.S. President Donald Trump says actions are under consideration and require no congressional approval.
The State Department cites drug trafficking and violence by Cartel de los Soles.

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The United States will designate Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, allegedly led by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, effective November 24, per Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The designation allows the U.S. military to target Maduro’s assets amid Caribbean deployments.
U.S. President Donald Trump says actions are under consideration and require no congressional approval.
The State Department cites drug trafficking and violence by Cartel de los Soles.