New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- The Trump administration on Tuesday designated another Latin American drug cartel as a foreign terrorist organization, increasing financial pressure on its members and opening the door to potential military action against them.

The U.S. State Department said Clan del Golfo, which is based in Colombia, has been listed both as a foreign and a global terrorist group, calling it a "violent and powerful criminal organization" that uses cocaine trafficking to fund violent activities.

"Clan del Golfo is responsible for terrorist attacks against public officials, law enforcement and military personnel, and civilians in Colombia," the statement said.

The designation comes after the Trump administration in September added C...