The US government is taking strong action. The Treasury Department named Clan del Golfo. This is Colombia's biggest crime group. They called it a terrorist group. This happened after President Trump signed an order. The order says fentanyl is a "weapon of mass destruction." These steps fight drug crime and violence. They also fight crime groups that hurt Latin America. These groups also hurt the US.
Clan del Golfo is also called AGC. It is Colombia's largest cocaine group. It has many members. They work in many parts of Colombia. The group sells cocaine. They also smuggle people. They use the Darién Gap jungle. This jungle is dangerous.
US officials say this action targets the group's crimes. It also targets their violence. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke. He said they attack Colombian officials. They also attack police and soldiers. Innocent people are also hurt. He called Clan del Golfo a "violent and powerful criminal organisation." He said cocaine sales give them money. They use this money for violence.
The US also hit boats carrying drugs. Eight people died. These actions show the US is ready to use force. Colombia's President Gustavo Petro is not happy. He called the US strikes "murder."
Naming Clan del Golfo helps the US. It stops the group's money. It also helps arrest members. Calling fentanyl a weapon is also important. It shows the US is focused on the opioid crisis. This crisis hurts many people in the US. These actions show a strong plan.