The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, concluded his trip to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru with economic agreements and cooperation arrangements in the fight against drug trafficking. This trip was part of the broader Trump administration strategy to strengthen US influence in the Western Hemisphere.
Rubio emphasized that the Western Hemisphere is a real priority for the current administration, not a symbolic or ceremonial gesture. He stated that geography is a reality, and what happens in the region directly affects the United States.
During the visit, Rubio outlined the so-called "golden rule" of the Trump administration for the region south of the Rio Grande. He stressed that the United States does not do any favors for other countries, and their participation in the region is essential for the security, prosperity, and well-being of Americans themselves.
Rubio is considered one of the most eloquent interpreters of the updated Monroe Doctrine presented by Republican Donald Trump, emphasizing the practical and self-interested nature of US foreign policy toward Latin America.
