Politics8/28/2025Bloomberg

Rubio Plans Mexico, Ecuador Trip to Boost Fight Against Cartels

Rubio Plans Mexico, Ecuador Trip to Boost Fight Against Cartels

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is planning a trip to Mexico and Ecuador next week to bolster the US fight against transnational drug cartels. This comes after President Donald Trump ordered the largest deployment of the US military in Latin America in decades. The visit aims to strengthen cooperation between the US and its regional partners in combating the growing influence of drug cartels. Rubio's diplomatic efforts are expected to focus on intelligence-sharing, border security, and interdiction efforts to disrupt the operations of these criminal organizations. The trip underscores the Biden administration's commitment to tackling the threat posed by drug trafficking and organized crime in the region. By engaging with Mexico and Ecuador, the US hopes to enhance its regional strategy and address the complex challenges posed by the drug trade and its destabilizing effects on the hemisphere.

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