Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to embark on a trip across Central America and the Caribbean, visiting Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic from February 1-6. This journey aims to advance President Trump's "America First" foreign policy.
During his visit, Secretary Rubio will engage with senior officials and business leaders in these nations. The focus of these meetings will be on promoting regional cooperation concerning shared interests such as curbing illegal migration, combating transnational criminal organizations and drug traffickers, countering China's influence in the region, and strengthening economic partnerships to boost prosperity across the hemisphere.