Trump designates 21 Latin American criminal groups as terrorists

The Trump administration has designated 21 criminal organizations from Latin America and the Caribbean as foreign terrorist organizations, with the latest addition being an Ecuadorian group. This decision was announced during U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, aiming to combat drug trafficking and increase pressure on these groups. Countries like Guatemala and Argentina have also taken similar actions against certain organizations.

Trump designates 21 Latin American criminal groups as terrorists
Updated Sep 11, 2026 First reported Sep 10, 2026
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