The Trump administration has taken a hard stance against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by labeling the ‘Cartel de los Soles’ as a global terrorist organization. This designation, announced in July by the U.S. Treasury Department, has raised questions about its accuracy and intent. Venezuelans originally used the term as a metaphor to describe the corruption of military officials by drug money. The U.S. government’s interpretation of this phrase as a literal entity has led to mixed reactions, with some viewing it as a political maneuver rather than a genuine security threat.