Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit five countries in Central America and the Caribbean from February 1-6. The trip aims to further President Trump's "America First" foreign policy agenda. During his visit, Secretary Rubio will engage with senior officials and business leaders in Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic.
The discussions will focus on promoting regional cooperation on several key issues. These include efforts to stop illegal and large-scale migration, combat transnational criminal organizations and drug traffickers, counter China's influence, and deepen economic partnerships to enhance prosperity in the hemisphere.
Tammy Bruce, a spokesperson for the Department of State, confirmed these objectives as part of Secretary Rubio's itinerary.