Venezuela has fiercely rejected the U.S. government's recent designation of the so-called 'Cartel de los Soles' as a terrorist organization, calling it a 'vile lie' and a pretext for intervention. 🌎 The clash escalated after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the label on November 16, set to take effect November 24—a move Caracas claims aims to destabilize its sovereignty.
In a fiery statement shared Monday, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil accused Washington of using 'fabricated narratives' to justify military operations, including sinking over 20 boats allegedly linked to drug trafficking since September. Over 80 deaths have been reported in these raids, which the U.S. frames as counter-narcotics efforts. 💥
'This is not about drugs—it’s about geopolitics,' the statement read, urging the U.S. to halt its 'aggressive policies.' Tensions between the two nations have soared, with Venezuela vowing to defend its 'peace and interests.'
