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The State Department has designated several organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. These groups include Tren de Aragua, Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), Cartel de Sinaloa, Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion, Carteles Unidos, Cartel del Noreste, Cartel del Golfo, and La Nueva Familia Michoacana. This decision, made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, follows consultations with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury. The designations will become effective once published in the Federal Register.

The Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, acting under Executive Order 13224, has designated several organizations as foreign entities that pose a significant risk of committing acts of terrorism. These groups include Tren de Aragua, Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), Cartel de Sinaloa, Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion, Carteles Unidos, Cartel del Noreste, Cartel del Golfo, and La Nueva Familia Michoacana. The determination was made to block and prevent these groups from taking actions that threaten the United States' security, foreign policy, or economy, and no prior notice will be given to persons associated with these groups who may have a constitutional presence in the United States. This decision will be published in the Federal Register.