US EXPECTED TO LAUNCH NEW VENEZUELA OPERATIONS: Reuters reports that the U.S. is preparing a new phase of Venezuela-related operations, led by covert actions, and plans to designate the Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, saying President Nicol�s Maduro directs it. The U.S. is also expanding its naval presence in the Caribbean while maintaining diplomatic talks with Caracas as planning�moves�forward.