WASHINGTON >> The United States today formally designated Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, layering additional terrorism-related sanctions on the group it has said includes President Nicolas Maduro and other high-ranking officials.

The U.S. move against Venezuela’s dictator is resonating in Florida, home to a key political constituency of the secretary of State.

Venezuela’s authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro has tightened his security arrangements as he holds carefully choreographed public appearances to rally support in the face of potential US military action.

Former National Security Council Chief of Staff Alex Gray joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to weigh in on the White House's increased pressure on Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and the broader geopolitical implications.

Maduro turns rallies and dances into displays of defiance, calling for peace as the U.S. escalates military pressure.

Venezuelans coined a figure of speech for the phenomenon of generals corrupted by drug money: “Cartel de los Soles.” Then the United States started talking about it as a literal organization.

Donald Trump said he was open to speaking with Venezuela's president, and Nicolás Maduro said he is willing to hold a "face-to-face" meeting.

Xi urges respect for Venezuela’s sovereignty in letter; warns against foreign interference as Washington ramps up regional military activity.