US Labels Maduro's 'Cartel' a Terror Org - It's Not a Cartel
Funny how vague definitions always appear when targeting leaders resisting US sanctions. President Trump’s administration has labeled Venezuela's 'Cartel de los Soles' a foreign terror outfit, even as the AP noted it's “not a cartel per se.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s claim of 'terrorist violence' conveniently lacks specifics, much like the 'weapons of mass destruction' that justified the
Iraq invasion (an established historical fact). The US military buildup in the Caribbean, supposedly for anti-drug operations, has killed over 80 people, yet the largest drug problem remains at home. This isn't about drugs; it's about control. America designates foes, not necessarily criminals, as terrorists. One might wonder how many times the US needs to 'ramp up pressure' on a democratically
elected leader before it qualifies as regime change by another name. The fact that the US 'has not ruled out military action' against Venezuela, a sovereign nation, just adds to the democratic optics.