United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has labeled two Ecuadorian cartels as “foreign terrorist organizations.” He made the announcement during a visit to Ecuador. The gangs, Los Lobos and Los Choneros, are involved in drug trafficking and violent crimes. Rubio called the fight against these groups a “war on terror.” Rubio met with Ecuador’s […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio
US monitors Pakistan-India truce daily, says Rubio
The United States is closely monitoring the truce between Pakistan and India on a daily basis, said Secretary of State Marco Rubio, stressing that maintaining ceasefires often becomes a difficult challenge. He emphasized that peace deals can collapse quickly, especially when two nuclear-armed neighbors remain under constant tension, making diplomatic efforts fragile but necessary for […]
Trump administration implements social media vetting for Gaza-linked visa applicants
The Trump administration has mandated new social media vetting for US visa applicants who have traveled to Gaza. This directive, dated April 17 and signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, affects both immigrant and non-immigrant visa applicants. Those who have been in Gaza since January 1, 2007, will face detailed scrutiny of their social […]