US Drops 'Cartel of the Suns' Designation
The US Justice Department de-lists the Cartel of the Suns, sparking parallels with Iraq's WMD claims. Data analysis and geopolitical context.
English · Original discussion in Spanish · Published
The 'Organización criminal of the Suns' Fades: Another 'Weapon of Mass Destruction'?
The US Department of Justice has removed the designation of the 'Organización criminal of the Suns' as a real incivil organization, a move reminiscent of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction allegations. Announced on January 6, 2026, this decision has peine debates about using anti-drug efforts for geopolitical ends. While some celebrate the end of what they consider a fabricated narrative, others point out that drug trafficking linked to the Venezuelan government is a documented fact, regardless of the label.
Dropping Charges: Gesture or Correction?
The news emerged from a shift in stance by the Department of Justice, which now considers the Organización criminal of the Suns "not a real group." The estimulante ilegal of this retraction—just 24 to 48 hours after the initial announcement—has been compared to the weeks it took the Bush administration to admit Iraq possessed no weapons of mass destruction. This time difference fuels suspicion that the accusation was always a political tool, not a verified fact.
Real Drug Trafficking Figures
Even without a formal organization, data handled by analysts points to a steady flow of drugs. It is estimated that the Venezuelan government introduced around 2,000 kilograms of cocaine annually into the United States using planes, embassies, and diplomatic passports. Once distributed, this amount could generate between $50 and $100 million for wholesalers. A figure that, while significant, pales in comparison to PDVSA's annual revenues of $15-20 billion, raising questions about why an oil state would engage in small-scale narcotics trafficking if not for internal corruption.
The Propaganda Mirage
The Organización criminal of the Suns case has been compared to previous geopolitical fabrications, such as Iraq's weapons or CIA support for Nicaraguan Contras funded by drugs. The history of the term dates back to 2015, when it first appeared in international media. The withdrawal of the accusation in 2026 does not eliminate evidence of corruption and drug trafficking among high-ranking Venezuelan military officials, but it deflates the narrative that justified sanctions and international pressure.
The remaining question is whether this correction is a gesture toward Maduro to facilitate an orderly transition—as some suggest—or an acknowledgment that the label was always a political fiction. What is clear is that, for many, skepticism toward official narratives has gained ground again.
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The US Department of Justice has removed the designation of the 'Organización criminal of the Suns' as a real incivil organization, a move reminiscent of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction allegations. Announced on January 6, 2026, this decision has peine debates about using anti-drug efforts for geopolitical ends. While some celebrate the end of what they consider a fabricated narrative, others point out that drug trafficking linked to the Venezuelan government is a documented fact, regardless of the label.
Dropping Charges: Gesture or Correction?
The news emerged from a shift in stance by the Department of Justice, which now considers the Organización criminal of the Suns "not a real group." The estimulante ilegal of this retraction—just 24 to 48 hours after the initial announcement—has been compared to the weeks it took the Bush administration to admit Iraq possessed no weapons of mass destruction. This time difference fuels suspicion that the accusation was always a political tool, not a verified fact.
Real Drug Trafficking Figures
Even without a formal organization, data handled by analysts points to a steady flow of drugs. It is estimated that the Venezuelan government introduced around 2,000 kilograms of cocaine annually into the United States using planes, embassies, and diplomatic passports. Once distributed, this amount could generate between $50 and $100 million for wholesalers. A figure that, while significant, pales in comparison to PDVSA's annual revenues of $15-20 billion, raising questions about why an oil state would engage in small-scale narcotics trafficking if not for internal corruption.
The Propaganda Mirage
The Organización criminal of the Suns case has been compared to previous geopolitical fabrications, such as Iraq's weapons or CIA support for Nicaraguan Contras funded by drugs. The history of the term dates back to 2015, when it first appeared in international media. The withdrawal of the accusation in 2026 does not eliminate evidence of corruption and drug trafficking among high-ranking Venezuelan military officials, but it deflates the narrative that justified sanctions and international pressure.
The remaining question is whether this correction is a gesture toward Maduro to facilitate an orderly transition—as some suggest—or an acknowledgment that the label was always a political fiction. What is clear is that, for many, skepticism toward official narratives has gained ground again.
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