On Monday, the United States’ designation of the Venezuelan Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, allegedly headed by Maduro, took effect. It’s another tactic by the White House as it engages in armed conflict against drug cartels. The designation expands U.S. authority for potential strikes inside Venezuela.

WASHINGTON, Nov 22 (Reuters) - The United States is poised to launch a new phase of Venezuela-related operations in the coming days, four U.S. officials told Reuters, as the Trump administration escalates pressure on President Nicolas Maduro's government.

On Monday, the United States formally designated President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his allies in government as members of a foreign terrorist organization called Cartel de los Soles, a group that doesn’t exist.

Super Mustache,” which has aired on Venezuelan state TV since 2021, is just one piece of the country’s propaganda push as US warships amass near the Venezuelan coast and US President Donald Trump muses about sending troops to depose Maduro.

The realities of Latin America’s drug trade challenge the administration’s stated rationale for its strikes against suspected drug smuggling boats.

The United States is poised to launch a new phase of Venezuela-related operations in the coming days, four U.S. officials told Reuters, as the Trump administration escalates pressure on President Nicolas Maduro’s government.

The United States is preparing a new phase of Venezuela-focused operations, including potential covert actions, as President Donald Trump intensifies pressure on Nicolas Maduro’s government, sources s

The United States military announced that it had conducted a military demonstration near Venezuela, which included B52 bombers and F/A-18 aircraft. The U.S. has been conducting strikes on alleged drug boats off the coast of Venezuela,