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The 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 United States has designated Colombia's Clan del Golfo as a foreign terrorist organization and specially designated global terrorist on December 16, 2025, according to a notice by the U.S. Treasury Department.
- Clan del Golfo is one of the largest cocaine distributors and human smugglers, with thousands of members involved in violent criminal activities.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Clan del Golfo as a violent and powerful criminal organization responsible for terrorist attacks in Colombia.
- The designation aids U.S. efforts to combat terrorism and organized crime, imposing significant sanctions on the organization and its members.
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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.
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