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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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