U.S. brands Colombia’s dominant drug cartel a foreign terrorist organization – NaturalNews.com

U.S. brands Colombia’s dominant drug cartel a foreign terrorist organization
The United States has designated Colombia's Clan del Golfo cartel as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). The State Department announced the move, accusing the group of large-scale cocaine trafficking and systematic violence against officials and civilians.
The designation aims to cripple the cartel by severing its access to U.S. financial systems and prohibiting American support.
Clan del Golfo is a powerful narcoterrorist group with thousands of members controlling key cocaine routes. It emerged from demobilized paramilitaries and now fills power vacuums, engaging in armed conflict with the state and rival groups.
The U.S. action creates diplomatic tension with Colombia's government, which is pursuing a "Total Peace" negotiation with the cartel. The designation potentially undermines Colombian President Gustavo Petro's peace talks, which included promises to limit extradition for cooperating members.
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