Event Brief
Rubio says US will work with allies against drug trade
By The BriefBrief · Sources (14)
Filed: Sep 10, 2026 at 5:12 PM ET
Summary: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, visiting Ecuador, said the Trump administration will focus on working with allied countries and aligning with their laws to combat drug trafficking in Latin American waters. He added that the military would still “blow up ships if need be,” after a year of unilateral deadly strikes against “narco-terrorists” operating boats.
WHO: Marco Rubio
WHAT: Rubio outlined a US approach to combating drug trafficking, emphasizing cooperation with allies while reserving military action against ships.
WHEN: Sep 09, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET
WHERE: Ecuador
WHY: Rubio made the remarks during his visit to Ecuador about the administration’s approach to combating drug trafficking in Latin American waters.
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