Rubio Says US Seeks Deeper Economic and Security Ties in Latin America
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Colombia, Ecuador and Peru as Washington looks to strengthen cooperation with right-wing governments in the region.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States is seeking to expand economic and security cooperation with countries in Latin America, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
The report said Rubio is visiting Colombia, Ecuador and Peru as part of the diplomatic push, describing the trip as an effort to enhance ties with right-wing allied governments in the region.
Details on the specific agreements or discussions during the visits were not immediately available. Al Jazeera reported that the trip forms part of a broader US strategy to bolster relationships with allied administrations in Latin America.
Further statements from Rubio or officials in the countries visited were not detailed in the initial report.
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- Marco Rubio says US seeks more economic and security ties in Latin America — Al Jazeera — All
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