"The United States ramped up pressure on Venezuela on Monday by designating the so-called Cartel de los Soles (Cartel of the Suns) group as a terrorist organization. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said earlier this month the US would announce the designation of the cartel as a foreign terrorist organization for its alleged role in importing illegal drugs into the United States."
"Venezuela's Foreign Affairs Ministry hit back at the move, saying "Venezuela categorically, firmly, and absolutely rejects the new and ridiculous lie from the Secretary of the Department of State, Marco Rubio, who designates the alleged Cartel de los Soles as a terrorist organization... to justify an illegitimate and illegal intervention against Venezuela." The administration of US President Donald Trump has alleged that the cartel is run by Maduro, something the Venezuelan government has repeatedly denied."
The United States designated the Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, citing its alleged role in importing illegal drugs into the United States. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the forthcoming designation. The US has carried out strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats near Venezuela and has called for President Nicolas Maduro's ouster. The Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Ministry rejected the designation and called it a lie used to justify intervention. The Trump administration alleges the cartel is run by Maduro, which the Venezuelan government denies. The term Cartel de los Soles refers to sun-like insignia on military uniforms and implicates military members involved in the drug trade.
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