Archive · 16 Dec 2025
US Designates Colombia's Clan del Golfo as Terrorists
The United States has labeled Colombia's biggest drug gang, Clan del Golfo, as terrorists.
This group is known for sending a lot of cocaine to the US and Europe.
The US says this will help stop their violent activities.
Meanwhile, Colombia's president, Gustavo Petro, has been talking to the group to try and make peace.
The US and Colombia have different views on how to handle this situation.
The US designated Colombia's largest drug gang, Clan del Golfo, as a terrorist organization.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the designation to combat violence and terror.
Clan del Golfo has ties to right-wing paramilitary groups and ships large amounts of cocaine.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has been negotiating with the group since his 2022 election.
Recent talks between Colombia and Clan del Golfo took place in Qatar.
- Who
- Clan del Golfo, US Government, Colombian Government
- What
- Designation of Clan del Golfo as terrorists
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- United States and Colombia
- Why
- To stop violence and terror campaigns by international cartels
- Organization
- Clan del Golfo
- Designation
- Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorists
- US Secretary of State
- Marco Rubio
- Colombian President
- Gustavo Petro
- Location of Talks
- Qatar
- Year of Petro's Election
- 2022
