Rubio heads to Ecuador, Colombia, Peru after right-wing victories
agencieswashingtonUnited States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is travelling to three South American countries whose recently elected leaders have closely aligned with President Do...
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarks on a diplomatic journey to three South American nations, whose leaders recently secured victory in elections and are closely aligned with President Donald Trump's administration. The first stop on this itinerary is Colombia, where Rubio is set to meet with the newly elected President Abelardo de la Espriella on Tuesday.
Next on the agenda, Rubio will travel to Ecuador, where he will have a meeting with President Daniel Noboa. Then, the Secretary of State will head to Peru, where he will meet with another recently elected leader, Keiko Fujimori.
The exact details of the trip's agenda have not been disclosed by the State Department. However, it is mentioned that Rubio will be discussing US support for Colombia's earthquake response, enhanced cooperation in the shared fight against narcoterrorism, and the advantages of deeper commercial relationships between their respective countries.
This tour of South America comes amid a noticeable rightward shift in the region. Several leaders who have taken office under Trump's support include Honduran President Nasry Asfura, who was elected in November, and Bolivia's Rodrigo Paz, who was elected in October. Additionally, Trump has also closely aligned himself with Argentina's Javier Milei, who assumed office in 2023, and El Salvador's Nayib Bukele, who became the leader in 2019.
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