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U.S. diplomatic engagement in Latin America

Overview

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has concluded a diplomatic tour of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru aimed at strengthening security, economic, and political ties under the “Donroe Doctrine” and the “Shield of the Americas” (Escudo de las Américas) initiative.

In Colombia, Rubio and President Abelardo de la Espriella, alongside Foreign Minister Omar Bula, formalized the “Barranquilla Agreements.” These accords establish a roadmap for security, civil nuclear energy cooperation, the legalization of mining, and the securing of supply chains for critical minerals and rare earth elements. The pact also seeks to modernize public security forces to combat narcoterrorism and illegal armed groups like the ELN. While officials welcomed the cooperation, Colombian Senator Iván Cepeda criticized the engagement, comparing it to “colonial-era inspections by the Spanish Crown.”

Following subsequent discussions in Barranquilla, President De la Espriella emphasized that regional stability is tied to the 2,000-kilometer border with Venezuela, noting that Venezuelan developments impact Colombia through security, migration, narcotics, and energy concerns. To address these issues, De la Espriella proposed the “Plan Patriota Siglo XXI” to the U.S. government to modernize the Colombian Armed Forces.

In Ecuador, Rubio met with President Daniel Noboa, designating the Los Tiguerones gang as a terrorist organization with alleged links to Mexican cartels. The U.S. announced plans to seek $45 million from Congress to support Ecuadorian security and will provide maritime support, including a Coast Guard cutter and interceptor vessels. Concluding the tour in Peru, Rubio met with President Keiko Fujimori to finalize Peru’s incorporation into the “Shield of the Americas” coalition to combat transnational organized crime, a move Rubio described as the beginning of a “golden era” in U.S.-Peru relations. However, Peruvian opposition has raised questions regarding the legal framework and the extent of U.S. military or intelligence involvement.

Entities

Marco Rubio · Keiko Fujimori · Abelardo De La Espriella · United States · Daniel Noboa

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Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Marco Rubio outlines U.S. maritime drug interdiction protocols

    U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that maritime operations against drug traffickers involve legal reviews and increased cooperation with regional partner nations.

  2. 2 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 42 sources
    Marco Rubio strengthens security alliances in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru

    U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio toured South America, signing security pacts in Colombia, designating an Ecuadorian gang as a terrorist group, and confirming Peru's entry into the Shield of the Americas.

  3. 2 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Colombia and U.S. announce security and modernization roadmap

    Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new bilateral roadmap focusing on regional stability, border security, and military modernization.

  4. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 36 sources
    Peru joins Escudo de las Américas security coalition

    Peru has joined the Escudo de las Américas security coalition following a meeting between President Keiko Fujimori and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to combat transnational organized crime.

  5. 4 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 205 sources
    Marco Rubio tours Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to strengthen regional security

    U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is touring Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to bolster security cooperation, integrate Peru into the Shield of the Americas, and address transnational organized crime.

  6. 7 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 19 sources
    Marco Rubio to visit Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru for security and trade talks

    U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru from September 8-10, 2026, to discuss security, narcoterrorism, and trade, and to support Colombia's earthquake recovery.

  7. 20 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 15 sources
    Marco Rubio and Víctor Bisonó discuss U.S.-Dominican Republic relations

    U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Dominican Foreign Minister Víctor Bisonó discussed strengthening bilateral ties, focusing on trade, investment, and digital infrastructure security.

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