A lawsuit in the U.S. reveals alleged connections between high-ranking officials in Honduras and the Cartel of the Suns, the drug network associated with the Venezuelan regime. At the center of the hemispheric security crisis… Honduras and the Cartel of the Suns: High Officials Linked to Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit in the United States
The Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, announced plans to designate the criminal organization as an FTO. What are the legal, diplomatic, and doctrinal consequences of applying the terrorism label to a criminal structure with state… State Terrorism at the Forefront of Legal Consequences as the U.S. Prepares to Label the Cártel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
The sentencing set for January 26, 2026 could establish an international judicial precedent, strengthening the United States’ strategy against hybrid networks of organized crime and political power in Latin America. Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein of… Delay in Sentencing of Hugo “El Pollo” Carvajal Exposes Flaws in Justice Against Venezuela’s Drug Cartel Connections
The drug lord chose to go to trial rather than reach a deal with the prosecution. He never considered becoming a collaborator with the Justice Department. He went to trial, was found guilty, and now… The Reluctance of ‘El Gordo’ to Cooperate Highlights the Cártel de los Soles’ Grip on Venezuela’s Power Dynamics
The lack of reference to the Cartel of the Suns and the overall minimal mention of Venezuela in the DEA’s National Drug Threat Assessment reports for 2024 and 2025 is attributed to the agency’s shift… DEA’s Reports Barely Acknowledge Venezuela Amid Shift Towards Synthetic Drug Crisis
U.S. investigations into the Cartel de los Soles could lead to the dismantling of a global drug trafficking network operating from Venezuela. This information comes from sources within the Department of Justice, the Drug Enforcement… US Investigations into Cartel de los Soles Reveal Deep Narcotrafficking Links to Venezuelan Regime