Hezbollah’s Latin drug empire exposed in explosive U.S. Senate hearing
Published on Oct 23, 2025 11:49 pm IST
A U.S. Senate hearing on October 21 exposed Hezbollah’s expanding drug trafficking and money laundering networks across Latin America, triggering alarm over the group’s financing operations beyond the Middle East. Led by Senator John Cornyn, the International Narcotics Control Caucus accused Venezuela’s Maduro government of facilitating Hezbollah’s illicit activities through smuggling routes, forged documents, and financial cover. Witnesses, including former diplomat Nathan Sales, outlined Hezbollah’s deep engagement in narcotics, gold, counterfeit goods, and oil trades to bankroll its global operations. Watch for more
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