Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to embark on a diplomatic tour from February 1 to February 6, visiting Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic. The trip aims to advance President Trump's America First foreign policy.
Tammy Bruce, the Department Spokesperson, announced that Secretary Rubio's meetings with senior officials and business leaders will focus on promoting regional cooperation. The discussions will address key issues such as stopping illegal and large-scale migration, combating transnational criminal organizations and drug traffickers, countering China's influence in the region, and strengthening economic partnerships to boost prosperity across the hemisphere.