Venezuelan Deputy Denies Existence of “Cartel de los Soles”
Jesus Brito, a deputy of the Democratic Action party in Venezuela’s National Assembly, has rejected claims regarding the existence of the “Cartel de los Soles.” He characterized these allegations as a fabrication of the U.S. government, orchestrated under former President Donald Trump, to justify potential military intervention in Venezuela, reports 24brussels.
Brito criticized the absence of concrete evidence substantiating accusations against President Nicolás Maduro and the purported organization. He argued that these assertions form part of a strategy intended to legitimize military actions under the guise of combating drug trafficking, while he staunchly defended Venezuelan sovereignty against foreign interference.
According to Brito, the narrative surrounding the “Cartel of the Suns” parallels that of the “Tren de Aragua,” which he contends are fabricated stories meant to rationalize external meddling in Venezuela. In addition, he referenced a recent incident in El Salvador where a group falsely identified as members of the “Tren de Aragua” were illegally detained, stating, “Here we have 252 members of the Tren de Aragua. Brother, one was from Chirgua, from my town, whom I knew since he was born. Never deprived of liberty. That dismantles the story. Because the truth cannot be overcome.”
Brito emphasized that this case exemplifies how fabricated narratives can be disproven by reality. “We are Venezuelans and we reject all interference from a foreign country on Venezuela. It is the firm position, and here I will say it, of Acción Democrática. We do not agree and we denounce these pretensions,” he added.
The deputy also questioned the contradictions inherent in the positions of those who oppose imperialism while simultaneously supporting actions by powers such as the United States. International analyst María Fernanda Barreto noted that historical precedents of U.S. invasions suggest a “massive violation of human rights” against civilian populations, indicating that such actions make no distinctions between supporters and opponents of the current government.
Furthermore, Brito dismissed U.S. accusations related to drug trafficking in Venezuela, asserting that they lack substantive evidence and contradict United Nations reports that indicate a minimal flow of Colombian narcotics through the country. He cited the successful seizure of 52 tons of drugs in 2025 as proof of Venezuela’s commitment to anti-drug efforts.
Additionally, Brito condemned calls for foreign intervention as treasonous and urged those advocating for it to fulfill their constitutional duty to uphold the sovereignty and interests of Venezuela.
