Venezuela accuses US of using ‘narco-terrorism’ allegations to justify ‘regime change’

Venezuelan group known as Cartel of the Suns designated as terrorist organization despite doubts over its existenceDeadly airstrikes and a military buildup: how the US pressure campaign against Venezuela has unfolded in the CaribbeanVenezuela’s government has accused the US of peddling “ridiculous hogwash” about its supposed role in sponsoring “narco-terrorism” as Washington continued to turn up the heat on Nicolás Maduro’s regime and leftwing European politicians warned South America faced being plunged into “a torrent of bloodshed”.On Monday, the Trump administration officially designated a Venezuelan group known as the “Cartel de los Soles” (the Cartel of the Suns) a terrorist organization – despite widespread doubts over its actual existence. Continue reading...