U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Concludes South America Tour Focused on Drug Cartel Fight in Peru

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio wraps up South America tour in Peru, highlighting counternarcotics efforts and regional cooperation against drug cartels.

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September 10, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Lima, Peru — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded his three-nation South America tour in Peru on Thursday, emphasizing the administration’s intensified efforts to combat drug trafficking and illegal migration across the Western Hemisphere.

Rubio met with newly elected Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori, following similar engagements with Trump-aligned leaders in Colombia and Ecuador. The discussions centered on strengthening cooperation to tackle transnational organized crime and bolster security in the region.

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The Trump administration has been actively forming a coalition of Latin American countries to conduct joint military operations against drug cartels. Peru recently joined the ‘Shield of the Americas’ initiative, aligning with the broader strategy to address narcoterrorism and reduce the flow of illicit drugs.

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