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Rubio to Meet Colombia, Ecuador, Peru on Drug, Trade Talks

9/8/2026

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru from September 8 to 10.
Rubio will meet Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella in Barranquilla on September 8.
Rubio will meet Ecuadorian President Daniel Nobola on September 9 to discuss maritime drug-smuggling operations.
Rubio will meet Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori on September 10 to discuss trade and regional stability.
The itinerary includes U.S. aid for Colombia’s earthquake response and expanded commercial ties.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru from September 8 to 10.
Rubio will meet Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella in Barranquilla on September 8.
Rubio will meet Ecuadorian President Daniel Nobola on September 9 to discuss maritime drug-smuggling operations.
Rubio will meet Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori on September 10 to discuss trade and regional stability.
The itinerary includes U.S. aid for Colombia’s earthquake response and expanded commercial ties.