Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Mexico and Ecuador from September 2 to 4. The purpose of the trip is to address several U.S. priorities in the region, including actions against cartels, stopping fentanyl trafficking, ending illegal immigration, reducing the trade deficit, promoting economic prosperity, and countering foreign influence.
According to the Department of State, this will be Secretary Rubio’s fourth visit to the Western Hemisphere since taking office. The trip is intended to demonstrate ongoing U.S. efforts to secure its borders and combat narco-terrorist threats. The Secretary’s meetings are also expected to strengthen ties with both Mexico and Ecuador while encouraging greater regional cooperation.
“The Secretary’s fourth trip to our hemisphere demonstrates the United States’ unwavering commitment to protect its borders, neutralize narco-terrorist threats to our homeland, and ensure a level playing field for American businesses. Secretary Rubio’s engagements will deepen bilateral ties with Mexico and Ecuador and foster broader burden sharing across our region,” stated the Department of State.
The visit comes as part of a wider strategy focused on law enforcement collaboration and economic initiatives between the United States and its southern neighbors.
