https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rubio-promises-security-cooperation-to-colombia-s-new-presidentContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rubio-promises-security-cooperation-to-colombia-s-new-presidenthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rubio-promises-security-cooperation-to-colombia-s-new-president#u64678Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:45:29 +0000Secretary of State Marco Rubio is concluding a South American tour aimed at combating drug cartels through a series of military and security agreements. In Peru, the Fujimori administration joined the US-led Shield of the Americas security alliance. Rubio pledged that the US will not take military action against traffickers without ally approval. In Ecuador, Rubio announced plans to seek 45 million dollars in security funding to help President Noboa's government crack down on drug trafficking organizations. These efforts follow earlier pacts with Colombia regarding critical minerals and n https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rubio-promises-security-cooperation-to-colombia-s-new-presidenthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rubio-promises-security-cooperation-to-colombia-s-new-president#u63779Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:16:22 +0000United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Colombia's new president, identified as De la Espriella, to launch a new phase of bilateral cooperation at the start of a South American tour. Rubio offered solid support to the Trump-friendly leader, vowing to repair diplomatic relations and address what he termed Petro-era leftist mistakes. During the visit, the two nations signed pacts on critical minerals and civilian nuclear energy while opening formal talks on expanded security cooperation, trade deals, and tariffs.Why it mattersThe high-level visit marks a sharp pivot in Washing