You are subscribed to Counterterrorism for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Terrorist Designation of Barrio 18 09/23/2025 12:38 PM EDT Marco Rubio, Secretary of State HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Terrorist Designation of Barrio 18 hide Terrorist Designation of Barrio 18 Press Statement September 23, 2025 Today, the Department of State is designating Barrio 18 as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT).    Barrio 18 is one of the largest gangs in our hemisphere and has conducted attacks against security personnel, public officials, and civilians in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. The United States will continue to protect our nation by keeping illicit drugs off our streets and disrupting the revenue streams funding the violent and criminal activity of vicious gangs and drug cartels.  Today's action taken by the State Department further demonstrates the Trump Administration's unwavering commitment to dismantling cartels and gangs and ensuring the safety of the American people.    Today's actions are taken pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and Executive Order 13224.  FTO designations go into effect upon publication in the Federal Register. Tags Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Drugs and Drug Trafficking El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Office of the Spokesperson Sanctions and Designations The Secretary of State Terrorism and Terrorist Organizations          Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe-All | Privacy Policy | Subscriber Help External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  This email was sent to caterresearch9.news@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520