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Marco Rubio tours Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to strengthen regional security
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is conducting a regional tour of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to strengthen security, economic, and political ties with conservative-led governments. In Colombia, Rubio met with President Abelardo de la Espriella in Barranquilla, where they established the ‘Barranquilla Agreements.’ These include a memorandum of understanding on critical minerals and civil nuclear strategic cooperation, alongside plans to intensify the fight against drug trafficking and modernize public security forces.
During his visit to Ecuador, Rubio met with President Daniel Noboa and designated the Los Tiguerones gang as a terrorist organization. He also addressed the recent sinking of vessels suspected of being linked to criminal groups in the Pacific. In Peru, Rubio announced the country’s integration into the ‘Shield of the Americas,’ a Washington-led alliance designed to combat transnational organized crime and drug cartels.
Rubio also addressed regional political stability, stating that Venezuela must undergo institutional reconstruction—including the establishment of a Supreme Court and an electoral committee—before holding valid elections. Additionally, he commented on Mexico, asserting that vast territories remain under the control of narco-terrorist organizations rather than the state, while emphasizing the need for continued cooperation to address these challenges.
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Abelardo De La Espriella · Colombia · Daniel Noboa · Donald Trump · Keiko Fujimori · Marco Rubio · Omar Bula · United States · United States Department of State
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- [● 30 SOURCES] The trip will focus on earthquake response in Colombia, fighting narcoterrorism, and deepening commercial relationships. bahamasspectator.com · stvincenttribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · trinidadtribune.com · +11 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] Marco Rubio will meet with Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori. bahamasspectator.com · stvincenttribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · trinidadtribune.com · +3 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] Marco Rubio will meet with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa. bahamasspectator.com · stvincenttribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · trinidadtribune.com · +2 more
- [● 39 SOURCES] Marco Rubio will meet with Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella. bahamasspectator.com · stvincenttribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · trinidadtribune.com · +13 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] The Trump administration has pledged to assert more influence over the Western Hemisphere. bahamasspectator.com · stvincenttribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · trinidadtribune.com
- [● 19 SOURCES] The tour aims to strengthen key United States alliances in South America. bahamasspectator.com · stvincenttribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · trinidadtribune.com · +4 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] Social movements and unions in Peru have expressed opposition to Marco Rubio’s visit, citing concerns over human rights and national interests. bahamasspectator.com · stvincenttribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · elveedordigital.com · tiempodigital.mx · +2 more
- [DISPUTED] A recent earthquake in Colombia resulted in at least 330 deaths and left thousands homeless. bahamasspectator.com · stvincenttribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · trinidadtribune.com · +4 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The gang Los Tiguerones is linked to the 2024 live takeover of the TC Televisión station in Ecuador. newscentraltv.com
- [DISPUTED] The U.S. Secretary of State met with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa in Quito to discuss security and transnational crime.
- [● 6 SOURCES] The U.S. administration has designated the Ecuadorian gang Los Tiguerones as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist. newscentraltv.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Los Tiguerones joins Los Choneros, Los Lobos, and Chone Killers, as Ecuadorian gangs designated as terrorist organizations by the Trump administration.