AdvertisementA military buildup in the Caribbean has been underway for months, and Trump has authorized covert CIA operations in Venezuela. The United States plans on Monday to designate the Cartel de los Soles a foreign terrorist organization for its alleged role in importing illegal drugs into the United States, officials said. The Trump administration has accused Maduro of leading Cartel de los Soles, which he denies. The Trump administration has said for months that the attacks on boats are meant to curb trafficking of drugs it says kill millions of Americans. However, most drug overdose deaths in the United States are caused by fentanyl, which is largely manufactured in Mexico.

Source: Huffington Post November 23, 2025 03:57 UTC