Rubio to urge Colombia’s new leader to tackle cocaine

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to visit Colombia and make targeting cocaine traffickers a top agenda item, according to people familiar with his plans. The focus is on efforts involving the country’s new leader.

WHO: Secretary of State Marco Rubio

WHAT: Plans a Colombia visit with targeting cocaine traffickers as a top agenda item

WHEN: Reported Sep 8, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET

WHERE: Colombia

WHY: Rubio’s planned agenda prioritizes targeting cocaine traffickers.

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