WorldUS strikes suspected drug vessel as Rubio targets China’s influence

A US strike on a vessel suspected of carrying drugs left three people dead and drew legal criticism. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s South America tour included a meeting with President Keiko Fujimori in Peru, where protesters opposed US influence and voiced support for Palestine. The report examines the broader US-China strategic competition in South America and Rubio’s effort to counter Chinese economic influence.

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