Marco Rubio warned about Chinese influence in the region: “What happens in South America has a direct impact on the US.”
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United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded a three-country tour of South America in Peru, where his engagements focused on combating drug cartels, addressing illegal immigration, and countering Chinese influence in the region.
During the tour—which included stops in South American nations governed by conservatives—Rubio defended a greater presence for Washington in Latin America. Prompted by questions regarding China's footprint in Peru and the Chancay port, Rubio warned about Beijing's regional footprint, emphasizing that events in South America have a direct impact on the United States.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Focused on geopolitical competition and warnings regarding Chinese influence.
WPLG Local 10 (Miami, US) (US)Emphasized the conclusion of the tour and efforts against drug cartels.