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The Latest Breaking News from the Cartel ofSuns

Three Americans awarded $314M over alleged torture by Maduro government

The case is the largest judgment to date amid a slew of lawsuits filed by Americans imprisoned in Venezuela

The Independent UK · Jul 14

These Are The Charges Maduro And His Wife Face As Alleged Leaders Of The 'Cartel Of The Suns'

The charges reflect years of federal investigation into alleged criminal conduct involving Venezuela's political and military apparatus.

International Business Times · Jan 3

Trump hints at ground operations in Venezuela to combat drug trafficking

Tensions with Venezuela further escalated earlier this week after Washington designated the so-called Cartel of the Suns as a terrorist organisation.

Euronews · Nov 28, 2025

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US to designate alleged Maduro-led Venezuelan cartel a terrorist organisation

In 2020, near the end of US President Donald Trump’s first term, Washington sanctioned Maduro and others over alleged "narco-terrorism", saying that he had been the co-leader of the Cartel of the Suns since at least 1999. He has denied the charges.

Euronews · Nov 24, 2025

U.S. Says New Terror Designation Will Make Aiding the Cartel of the Suns Punishable by Criminal Charges and Possible Expulsion

Colombian news channel NTN24 has received exclusive information from senior U.S. officials confirming not only that the Cartel de Los Soles will be designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization on November 24, but that anyone who assists the group will be subjected to criminal prosecution and possible expulsion from the United…

Latin Times · Nov 19, 2025

US will label supposed Venezuelan drug cartel ‘headed by Maduro’ as terrorist organization

Experts believe decision is designed to pressure Venezuela’s leader into stepping down with threat of military force

The Guardian - US · Nov 17, 2025

Trump Orders Strike on Suspected Venezuelan Gang Boat in Caribbean

The attack follows the largest U.S. military buildup in Latin America since 1989, as Washington escalates its campaign against cartels tied to Nicolás Maduro’s regime.

Reason · Sep 3, 2025

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The US brings in a navy fleet to Venezuela's coast — but does the Suns cartel exist?

American vessels are expected to arrive off South America next week in an apparent attempt to stop drug trafficking.

Euronews · Aug 29, 2025

The Trump administration wants to use the military against drug traffickers. History suggests this may backfire

In early August, US President Donald Trump signed a not-so-secretive order to make plans for the use of US military force against specific Latin American criminal organisations.

The Conversation · Aug 22, 2025

Trump defense official led thinktank that spread lies about Tren de Aragua

Under Joseph Humire, the thinktank tracked alleged crimes by the Venezuelan gang in the US. A non-profit found multiple false entries

The Guardian - US · Aug 13, 2025

Former Venezuelan intelligence chief pleads guilty to US drug charges

Hugo Carvajal faces narco-terrorism and weapon charges amid accusations he helped lead a drug-trafficking group

The Guardian - US · Jun 27, 2025

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