U.S. Labels Latin Cartels as Terrorist Groups | Miami News

The U.S. government has expanded its definition of terrorism to include profit-driven Latin American crime syndicates, designating 21 groups — including an Ecuadorian cartel — as foreign terrorist organizations. This move, first rolled out in February 2025, justifies aggressive operations like targeting “narcoterrorist” ships, which have caused deadly casualties. While several Latin American nations are aligning with U.S. actions, concerns over unilateral enforcement and inconsistent past policies — including pardons — persist. Mexico leads the list with major cartels like Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation dominating fentanyl trafficking into the U.S. The threat spans from Central America to Venezuela, fueling regional instability and posing a relentless challenge to U.S. security. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4bf4d86caf6e1c15