25 years after 9/11, airport security gets second look from Trump
The 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks falls as the Trump administration has scaled back expanded security measures put in place at airports across the nation to prevent terrorists from using planes against the U.S. ever again. The hijacking of planes ushered in a new era of screenings, while even more restrictive measures...
On Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded a three-nation tour of South America aimed at bolstering Donald Trump's alliances in the region by visiting Peru. Prior to his arrival in Lima, Rubio met with Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, where they discussed the prospect of opening a "golden age" for bilateral relations.
During his time in Ecuador, Rubio praised that nation as the most "aggressive" partner in the Trump administration's efforts to combat drug trafficking and transnational criminal organizations. In Peru, following a meeting with President Keiko Fujimori at the Government Palace on Thursday, Rubio stated: "These are transnational terrorist organizations that disregard sovereign borders and operate in multiple countries with the same objective of exploiting countries, their people, and causing harm. [...]
For over two decades, administrations from both political parties have neglected the region. [...] However, for this administration, the hemisphere is a priority, and you will witness this demonstrated repeatedly."
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