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The United States government has officially designated the Venezuelan organization known as the Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, alleging that the group is led by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and high-ranking members of his government. The move, announced on November 24, 2025, raises the stakes in a long-running dispute between Washington and Caracas.
According to government officials, the designation opens the door for potential military strikes within Venezuela targeting assets linked to Maduro. Former U.S. President Donald Trump previously stated that the designation creates a possibility for military action against Maduro, but added, “we didn’t say we’re going to do it.”
The escalation follows the deployment of U.S. warships near Venezuelan waters in August, ostensibly to combat drug trafficking, and the subsequent arrival of the largest U.S. aircraft carrier in early November.
The significant military buildup, coupled with reports that Trump was receiving daily briefings on potential strike targets in Venezuela, fueled speculation about a possible U.S.-backed regime change operation. The extent of Trump’s plans for the country remains unclear, with the president employing his characteristic tactic of maintaining global uncertainty.
Venezuela’s Foreign Ministry swiftly rejected the U.S. move, dismissing U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s claims as “ridiculous fiction” regarding the designation of the non-existent Cartel de los Soles as a terrorist organization, according to Reuters. Foreign Minister Yvan Gil asserted that the action is merely a prelude to a regime change effort orchestrated by Washington.
Experts have pointed out that the Cartel de los Soles is not a traditional drug cartel, but rather a broad term encompassing corrupt officials within the Venezuelan military and government who collaborate with drug traffickers.
The U.S. government formally announced the designation on November 24, 2025.
