Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Stuart Young in Kingston, Jamaica, as reported by Spokesperson Tammy Bruce. The meeting focused on several significant topics, including energy security, deportation coordination, and regional security partnerships.
During the discussions, Secretary Rubio expressed appreciation for Trinidad and Tobago's cooperation, emphasizing the importance of promoting energy security and enhancing the security partnership between the nations. The conversation also touched on the Trump Administration's recent action of designating the Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. Secretary Rubio urged Prime Minister Young to consider taking similar measures against the gang and to collaborate with the United States and other Caribbean democracies to curb malign influence in the region.
A photograph documenting the meeting between U.S. Secretary Rubio and Prime Minister Stuart Young was taken by State Department photographer Freddie Everett. The meeting highlights the ongoing strategic and diplomatic cooperation between the United States and Trinidad and Tobago, focusing on regional stability and security concerns.