US adds Venezuelan ‘cartel’ to 'terror' list as military threat rises скачать в хорошем качестве

US adds Venezuelan ‘cartel’ to 'terror' list as military threat rises

The US State Department has officially designated Venezuela's so-called “Cartel de los Soles” as a foreign terrorist organization. Washington says it's headed by President Nicolas Maduro. The move comes as US President Donald Trump steps up action against drug trafficking into the US. Washington's been building up its military presence in the Caribbean in recent weeks, striking several alleged drug boats and killing more than 80 people. Trump says he hasn't ruled out military action against Venezuela. Al Jazeera’s White House correspondent, Kimberly Halkett has more. Ernesto Castaneda is the Director of the Center for Latin American and Latino Studies at American University. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X:   / ajenglish   Find us on Facebook:   / aljazeera   Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page:   / aljazeeraenglish   Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Venezuela #NicolasMaduro #US #UnitedStates #DonaldTrump #DrugCartels #DrugTraffickingCartels #Narcoterrorists #CarteldelosSoles #delosSoles #AlJazeeraEnglish