State Dept Slaps Terror Label on Cartel de los Soles
Published Date: 11/24/2025
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Summary
The U.S. government has officially labeled the Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organization starting November 24, 2025. This means the cartel faces new legal restrictions, including freezing assets and cutting off support, making it harder for them to operate. Anyone dealing with this group will now face serious consequences, tightening the financial and legal noose around them.
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Cartel de los Soles FTO Designation
On November 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of State designated Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The designation means the cartel faces legal restrictions including freezing assets and cutting off support, and anyone dealing with this group will now face serious consequences.
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