US EditionThe US labels another Latin American cartel a terrorist group as the anti-drug war escalates
The US designation imposes legal and financial sanctions on Clan del Golfo, complicating Colombian President Petro's peace negotiations with the group of about 9,000 fighters.
- The Trump administration designated Colombia's Clan del Golfo drug cartel as a foreign terrorist organization, increasing financial pressure on its members and potentially allowing military intervention.
- The U.S. State Department described Clan del Golfo as a "violent and powerful criminal organization" that conducts terrorist attacks against officials and civilians in Colombia.
- Despite ongoing peace talks, this designation may complicate negotiations, and could escalate violence if talks break down.
- Tensions between the U.S. and Colombia have risen, with President Gustavo Petro accused of allowing drug cartels to thrive, which he denies, claiming high levels of cocaine interceptions.
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US designates Colombia's Clan del Golfo as a terrorist organization, citing narcotics trafficking
The United States labels Clan del Golfo a terrorist group as part of expanded counter-narcotics efforts targeting Colombian criminal organizations near Venezuela.
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The US labels another Latin American cartel a terrorist group as the anti-drug war escalates
The Trump administration has designated another Latin American drug cartel as a foreign terrorist group, increasing financial pressure on its members and opening the door to potential military action against them.
According to experts, the Gulf Clan is Colombia’s most powerful criminal organization
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