Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld. The discussion focused on collaborative efforts to address illegal mass immigration and tackle transnational crime within the region. Secretary Rubio praised the Noboa Administration for apprehending notorious narcotrafficker José Adolfo Macías Villamar, also known as Fito. He emphasized the importance of their partnership in enhancing security across the hemisphere.
The statement was released by Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.