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Politics● LowSep 24 · Sep 24, 2026, 4:30 PM

Americas First: Trump and Latin America

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hill · South America

While Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent travels to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru faced criticism regarding legal overreach and geopolitical tension, the article argues that the United States must prioritize deep economic and security partnerships in Latin America to counter China's growing influence.

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