"Headed by the illegitimate Nicolas Maduro, the group has corrupted the institutions of government in Venezuela and is responsible for terrorist violence conducted by and with other designated FTOs as well as for trafficking drugs into the United States and Europe, the US secretary of state tweeted, generating excitement among hardline adversaries of Maduro who interpreted the announcement as proof Washington was preparing to intensify its push to force the South American dictator from power."
"After returning to the White House in January, Trump who tried, but failed to overthrow Maduro during his first term took a different approach to relations with Caracas. The US president ordered his special envoy, Ric Grenell, to visit Maduro and some of his top officials as part of negotiations involving deportation flights, US prisoners in Venezuela and natural resources."
The US announced plans to designate the Cartel de los Soles, an alleged Venezuelan drug cartel led by Nicolás Maduro, as a foreign terrorist organization. Marco Rubio characterized the cartel as corrupting Venezuelan institutions, conducting terrorist violence with other FTOs and trafficking drugs to the US and Europe. President Trump later suggested he might be willing to hold talks with Maduro representatives, despite previously attempting to overthrow Maduro. Special envoy Ric Grenell was ordered to engage Venezuelan officials on deportation flights, US prisoners and natural resources. Recent US actions include striking alleged drug-smuggling boats and deploying a large naval force in the Caribbean.
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