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Two weeks ago, the Trump administration added the Venezuelan Cartel de los Soles, or Cartel of the Suns, to a list of specially designated global terrorist groups, asserting that it is headed by President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and other high-ranking officials in his administration.
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The Trump administration added the Venezuelan Cartel de los Soles to a list of specially designated global terrorist groups.
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News Article
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{
    "action": "Added the Venezuelan Cartel de los Soles",
    "context": "List of specially designated global terrorist groups",
    "administration": "Trump"
}
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Politics Law Enforcement
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 2:21 PM (2 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 2:21 PM (2 months ago)

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Trump Authorizes Military Force Against Drug Cartels
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2 months ago
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/us/trump-military-drug-cartels.html?campaign_id=60&emc=edit_na_20250808&instance_id=160168&nl=breaking-news&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=203527&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

Trump has secretly authorized the Pentagon to use military force against Latin American drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations. This marks a significant escalation in the administration's efforts to combat drug trafficking. The directive raises legal questions about the use of military force on foreign soil.

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Trump Signs Directive to Use Military Force Against Drug Cartels
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2 months ago
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/us/trump-military-drug-cartels.html?campaign_id=60&emc=edit_na_20250808&instance_id=160183&nl=breaking-news&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=203541&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

President Trump has authorized the Pentagon to use military force against Latin American drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations. This aggressive step aims to curb the flow of fentanyl and other illegal drugs. Legal and international law issues are raised by this directive.

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