https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rubio-offers-solid-support-to-trump-friendly-leader-in-colombia-at-start-of-south-america-tourContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rubio-offers-solid-support-to-trump-friendly-leader-in-colombia-at-start-of-south-america-tourhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rubio-offers-solid-support-to-trump-friendly-leader-in-colombia-at-start-of-south-america-tour#u63892Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:32:20 +0000Marco Rubio has begun a South America tour by offering solid support to a Trump-friendly leader in Colombia. Rubio promised security cooperation and discussed China ties and trade deals during his arrival. The United States is actively seeking more economic and security ties across Latin America. Rubio also visited Ecuador, where another Trump-friendly leader is assisting the United States with regional counterdrug pushes.Why it mattersThese diplomatic visits highlight shifting political dynamics and alliances across Latin America. Alignments with leadership friendly to the United States facil