Event Brief
Rubio seeks trade deals and deeper security ties in Latin America
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Sep 08, 2026 at 9:07 PM ET
Summary: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump’s administration aims to sign trade deals with Colombia, Peru and Ecuador soon. Rubio met Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella in Barranquilla on Tuesday as part of a three-nation trip, and said the visits also target cooperation on transnational criminal terrorism and economic engagement.
WHO: Marco Rubio
WHAT: Said the US seeks near-term trade deals and expanded cooperation with Colombia, Ecuador and Peru during a three-nation trip
WHEN: Sep 09, 2026
WHERE: Barranquilla, Colombia
WHY: To advance US economic and security cooperation with right-wing allied governments in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, including trade deals and efforts against transnational criminal terrorism.
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