Trump administration labels Maduro as member of foreign terrorist organization and could impose fresh sanctions on country
Trump has been escalating pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and has now labelled him and government allies as members of a foreign terrorist organization.
That designation is another step towards criminalizing Maduro – analysts say it could pressure Maduro into stepping down with the threat of military force.
It also potentially gives the US expanded military options for striking within the country, US media is reporting.
Reports of looming action have proliferated in recent weeks as the US military has deployed warships to the Caribbean amid worsening relations.
