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US designates Colombia's Clan del Golfo as a terrorist organization, citing narcotics trafficking

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The Department of State announced Tuesday that the United States is designating Clan del Golfo, one of Colombia’s largest illegal armed groups, as a terrorist organization.The move marks the latest step by Washington to bolster counter-narcotics and security efforts near the Colombia–Venezuela border. Tensions in the region have significantly escalated after President Donald Trump accused Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro of facilitating criminal operations tied to drug trafficking.Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement that Clan del Golfo has been responsible for numerous terrorist...

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