U.S. Declares Armed Conflict with Drug Cartels Amid Rising Tensions
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The Trump administration notified Congress that the U.S. is in a 'non-international armed conflict' with drug cartels, following strikes on boats from Venezuela suspected of drug trafficking, and has designated these cartels as terrorist organizations, justifying military actions to combat drug-related threats.
Topics:top-news#armed-conflict#drug-cartels#terrorist-organizations#us-military-strikes#venezuela#world
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