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Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

United States Secretary of State

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United States Secretary of State (2025–)

Offices
  • United States Secretary of State2025-01-21–presentPreceded by: Antony Blinken
  • United States National Security Advisor2025-05-01–presentPreceded by: Mike Waltz

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  • Marco Rubio
    Rubio pledges to 'restore' ties with Colombia's new, Trump-friendly leader

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged on Tuesday to “restore” relations with Bogota after four years of leftist rule. His three-country tour of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru seeks to strengthen conservative allies in Latin America, deepen security and economic ties, and counter China’s growing influence.

    FFrance 24 2026-09-09 10:05

  • Marco Rubio
    Rubio backs Trump-friendly Colombian leader at start of South America tour

    U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella and praised stronger, broader cooperation between the countries. De la Espriella is among a new generation of right-wing conservatives winning elections in a region that had leaned left for decades and supporting Trump’s muscular approach.

    TThe Associated Press 2026-09-09 10:00

  • Marco Rubio
    Rubio says US aims to soon conclude trade deals with Colombia, Peru and Ecuador

    U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington hoped to conclude “good, solid” trade deals with Colombia, Peru and Ecuador in the foreseeable future. He spoke as he began a tour of the three Latin American countries, whose leaders are closely aligned with President Donald Trump’s administration.

    RReuters 2026-09-08 20:30

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PoliticsHundreds in Peru protest Marco Rubio’s visit

Hundreds of Peruvians marched through central Lima to oppose U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit and Peru’s participation in the “Shield of the Americas,” announced by Rubio before his South American tour.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 17:11

Hundreds in Peru protest Marco Rubio’s visit
Hundreds in Peru protest Marco Rubio’s visit

WorldRubio in Peru: Protesters take to streets against US secretary of state's visit

Protesters marched through Lima against US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s arrival and US policy toward Peru and Latin America. They defended the autonomy of countries in the region, with one participant accusing Rubio of imposing policy without consultation, as though Peru were his vassal.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 11:30

Rubio in Peru: Protesters take to streets against US secretary of state's visit
Rubio in Peru: Protesters take to streets against US secretary of state's visit

WorldRubio in Peru: Protesters take to the streets against US secretary of state’s visit

Protesters marched in Lima against US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s arrival and US policy toward Peru and Latin America, defending the autonomy of countries in the region. One participant accused him of imposing policy without consultation, as though Peru were his vassal.

Marco RubioPeruLima protestsLatin America policy

FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 11:30

Rubio in Peru: Protesters take to the streets against US secretary of state’s visit
Rubio in Peru: Protesters take to the streets against US secretary of state’s visit

PoliticsRubio pledges to 'restore' ties with Colombia's new, Trump-friendly leader

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged on Tuesday to “restore” relations with Bogota after four years of leftist rule. His three-country tour of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru seeks to strengthen conservative allies in Latin America, deepen security and economic ties, and counter China’s growing influence.

US diplomacyColombiaLatin Americasecurity ties

FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-09 10:05

Rubio pledges to 'restore' ties with Colombia's new, Trump-friendly leader
Rubio pledges to 'restore' ties with Colombia's new, Trump-friendly leader

PoliticsRubio backs Trump-friendly Colombian leader at start of South America tour

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella and praised stronger, broader cooperation between the countries. De la Espriella is among a new generation of right-wing conservatives winning elections in a region that had leaned left for decades and supporting Trump’s muscular approach.

U.S. diplomacyColombiaMarco Rubio

TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 10:00

Rubio backs Trump-friendly Colombian leader at start of South America tour
Rubio backs Trump-friendly Colombian leader at start of South America tour

EconomyRubio says US aims to soon conclude trade deals with Colombia, Peru and Ecuador

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington hoped to conclude “good, solid” trade deals with Colombia, Peru and Ecuador in the foreseeable future. He spoke as he began a tour of the three Latin American countries, whose leaders are closely aligned with President Donald Trump’s administration.

US tradeColombiaPeruEcuador

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 20:30

Rubio says US aims to soon conclude trade deals with Colombia, Peru and Ecuador
Rubio says US aims to soon conclude trade deals with Colombia, Peru and Ecuador

PoliticsRubio embarks on tour of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru to cement US influence

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is touring Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. The US State Department says Rubio and the leaders of all three countries will discuss enhanced cooperation in their shared fight against “narcoterrorism.”

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 15:00

Rubio embarks on tour of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru to cement US influence
Rubio embarks on tour of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru to cement US influence

PoliticsRubio launches Latin America tour to cement US influence

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Colombia on Tuesday, beginning a Latin America tour intended to bolster pro-US leaders and cement Washington’s influence across the continent.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-08 05:59

Rubio launches Latin America tour to cement US influence
Rubio launches Latin America tour to cement US influence

PoliticsRubio heads to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru after right-wing victories in region

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Colombia, Ecuador and Peru this week as Washington seeks to reassert its influence in South America. All three countries recently elected right-wing leaders who have closely aligned themselves with the Trump administration.

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AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 01:00

Rubio heads to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru after right-wing victories in region
Rubio heads to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru after right-wing victories in region

PoliticsRubio heads to Ecuador, Colombia and Peru after right-wing victories in region

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Colombia, Ecuador and Peru to meet newly elected leaders aligned with President Donald Trump. The trip comes amid a rightward shift in Latin America and Washington’s pledge to expand its influence while taking a more militaristic approach to combating cartels and so-called narcoterrorists.

Marco RubioLatin AmericaUS foreign policycounter-narcotics

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-07 22:41

Rubio heads to Ecuador, Colombia and Peru after right-wing victories in region
Rubio heads to Ecuador, Colombia and Peru after right-wing victories in region