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The Dangerous Fiction of Cartel de los Soles: How Political Narrative Trumps Reality in Venezuela Policy

The Trump administration has officially designated 'Cartel de los Soles' as a terrorist organization despite experts arguing it is not an actual cartel but rather a Venezuelan colloquial term for military corruption. This dangerously manipulative rhetoric threatens to escalate tensions and potentially justify military intervention based on a fabricated narrative rather than factual reality.

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The Perilous Path: Terrorism Designations and the Escalating Venezuela Crisis

The Trump administration is designating Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, alleging President Nicolás Maduro leads this drug-trafficking network. This dangerous escalation threatens to undermine regional stability and could justify military intervention under questionable pretenses.