Trump administration hits South Africa with new visa crackdown in escalating feud
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday the U.S. was announcing a new visa restriction policy
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US limits visas for South African officials over alleged anti-white discrimination
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says South Africa has not addressed US concerns over racial inequality.
BBC16 Sept
US to divert $52 million in military aid from Europe and Middle East to Trump-friendly nations in Americas
It comes after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a trip to South America last week, where he met with the conservative leaders of Peru, Colombia and Ecuador to pledge further support and cooperation.
Euronews15 Sept
Oman FM, Rubio discuss de-escalation in phone call: ONA
The call underscores a strategic pivot towards diplomacy in the region, potentially influencing future U.S.-Iran relations and regional stability.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez15 Sept
Colombia to Start Aerial Spraying of Coca Crops Despite Health Worries
The news comes days after Colombia’s president, Abelardo De La Espriella, and the U.S. secretary of state, Marco Rubio, discussed stronger measures against drug trafficking.
The New York Times•Genevieve Glatsky11 Sept
What Rubio’s Latin America tour means for Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru
Experts look at what Rubio's tour signals about the US push for closer cooperation with Latin America's new crop of conservatives.
Atlantic Council•Atlantic Council experts11 Sept
With JD Vance seemingly ready to take the Trump mantle in 2028, Rubio admits he has no plans to run for president
Vice President JD Vance cheered on by audience at GOP midterms convention as Secretary of State Marco Rubio appears to back away from White House challenge
Rubio says he has ‘no plans at this time’ to run for president
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, whose name has been floated as a possible 2028 Republican contender to succeed President Trump, said he has no plans to launch another bid for the White House. “I don’t know what the future holds, but I have no plans at this time,” Rubio said in an interview with Colombian…
The Hill•Ryan Mancini10 Sept
Internal White House warnings caution Trump that Iran war could last years: report
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have privately warnedTrump that the Iran conflict could extend through the remainder of his presidency
Rubio signals shift to working with allies to fight drug trade as latest boat strike kills three
Rubio visits Ecuador and welcomes cooperation after campaign of unilateral strikes on alleged ‘narco-terrorists’ The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, gave new clarity on the approach toward combating drug trafficking in Latin American waters, saying the Trump administration was focused on working with allied countries and aligning with their laws but insisted the military would “still blow up ships if need be”. The public acknowledgment of a shift in US strategy comes a year after Washington began a campaign of unilateral deadly strikes against those it calls “narco-terrorists” operating boats in international waters. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Associated Press10 Sept
Notorious Ecuadorian crime gang designated a terrorist group by US
Trump administration to seek extra funding from Congress to ‘dismantle’ Los Tiguerones over narcotics trafficking The US has designated Ecuador’s Los Tiguerones gang, which stormed a television station during a live broadcast in 2024, as a terrorist organisation as the Trump administration expands its campaign against narcotics traffickers it says are destabilising Latin America. The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, made the announcement in Quito, where he met Ecuadorian president Daniel Noboa, one of several rightwing allies of Donald Trump whom Rubio is courting as a security partner during a three-nation tour through Latin America that began on Tuesday. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Andrew Roth and agencies9 Sept
The US Wants Minerals from South America. Its Environmental Defenders Fear What Comes Next.
When Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in South America this week, he carried a familiar message: The United States wants access to minerals and an expanded military presence in the region. That agenda is being welcomed by newly elected right-wing governments in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru that rose to power on hard-line security platforms […]
Inside Climate News•By Katie Surma9 Sept
U.S. Designates Ecuador’s Los Tiguerones Gang as Terrorist Group
The sanctions on Los Tiguerones imposed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio are an increasingly common U.S. tactic, though they will likely not hurt the gang’s finances.
The New York Times•Edward Wong, Genevieve Glatsky and Annie Correal9 SeptU.S. Designates Ecuador’s Los Tiguerones Gang as Terrorist Group
The sanctions on Los Tiguerones imposed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio are an increasingly common U.S. tactic, though they will likely not hurt the gang’s finances.
The New York Times•Edward Wong, Genevieve Glatsky and Annie Correal9 SeptTW
Rubio enjoyed major support among Venezuelans. Then came Trump’s oil deal.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit friendly governments in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. But his support for the Venezuela oil deal is rankling some in the region.
US to sanction countries aiding Iran’s revenue generation: Marco Rubio
The U.S. sanctions could strain international relations, hinder diplomatic efforts, and reshape global economic alliances involving Iran.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez2 Sept
Justice Department grants Rubio authority over diplomat appeals
Centralized control under Rubio may streamline U.S. diplomacy, potentially affecting international negotiations and market perceptions.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez24 Aug
Rubio meets Oman’s ambassador amid Trump threats and Iran trade deal
Heightened tensions and economic ties in the Middle East may hinder U.S.-Iran diplomacy, affecting regional stability and market dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez22 Aug
Trump administration escalates efforts to dismantle ICC, says Rubio
The administration's actions against the ICC may bolster Trump's political stability, reducing perceived risks of early removal from office.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez19 Aug
Florida votes in special Senate primary to fill Rubio’s term
The Florida Senate primary's uncertainty highlights potential shifts in political dynamics, impacting future legislative priorities and party strategies.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez18 Aug