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Marco Rubio

Also known as: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio · Secretary of State Marco Rubio · Secretary Rubio

US Secretary of State who has engaged in Latin America diplomacy and Venezuela policy discussions in 2026.

2026-04-242026-09-16

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Standard

    During a meeting in the Filipino capital, Manila, last week, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned his US counterpart Marco Rubio about supplying weapons to Ukraine.

    Ukraine's Zelensky expected at White House to secure Trump's support
  3. Citizen Digital

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stressed there are safeguards against proliferation.

    US nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia sparks proliferation concerns
  4. Citizen Digital

    merican visibility, no commercial foothold for Westinghouse and no structural leverage," Hesham Alghannam, a Saudi security analyst and researcher, told AFP. - Where do things stand now? - While the actual text of the deal has yet to be released, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

    What happens next with the US-Saudi nuclear deal?
  5. Citizen Digital

    Speaking in Manila before the deal was formally announced, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed fears it could lead to nuclear proliferation.

    US announces civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
  6. The Standard

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who hosted the Manila meeting, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov were seated at a table as journalists entered the room.

    US, Russia diplomats discuss Ukraine war in Manila
  7. The Standard

    Visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this week warned ASEAN envoys that Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz would set a "dangerous precedent"."There is a fundamental principle about freedom of navigation that is threatened," he said.

    ASEAN calls for open straits as US-Iran war casts shadow
  8. Citizen Digital

    s against America First health strategy during Nairobi visit By Citizen Reporter July 20, 2026 06:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A collage of President William Ruto and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

    Activist Kimathi warns against America First health strategy during Nairobi visit
  9. The Standard

    Washington hailed Otero Alcantara's arrival in the US and said Havana imprisoned him "for daring to imagine a free Cuba."US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement that "Otero Alcantara's only 'crime' was refusing to stay silent and using his art to demand the basic fr

    Cuban dissident artist Otero Alcantara lands in US exile
  10. Citizen Digital

    Rubio to visit Southeast Asia in bid to reaffirm partnerships By AFP July 18, 2026 03:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers remarks at the US Hostage and Wrongful Det

    Rubio to visit Southeast Asia in bid to reaffirm partnerships
  11. Citizen Digital

    US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Brazil's "unreasonable" policies have hurt US commerce by unfairly benefiting Brazilian producers and "restricting access to one of the world's top export markets." US Secretary of State Marco Rubio added that the Brazilian government h

    US unveils 25% tariff on certain goods from Brazil, drawing rebuke
World & Region

Colombian president to challenge court orders on security policy

The News

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said he will challenge court orders blocking his hardline security policy against drug trafficking guerrilla groups, which he has pursued with US military support since taking office last month. Since his election, courts have ordered suspension of bombings when minors may be present, halted glyphosate spraying of coca crops, and required removal of graphic social media videos.

14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 14 September

  1. Colombian president to challenge court orders on security policy

    Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said he will challenge court orders blocking his hardline security policy against drug trafficking guerrilla groups, which he has pursued with US military support since taking office last month. Since his election, courts have ordered suspension of bombings when minors may be present, halted glyphosate spraying of coca crops, and required removal of graphic social media videos.

    14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 11 September

  1. US Secretary Rubio concludes Latin America tour in Peru

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrapped up a tour of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru on Thursday, meeting with Peru's President Keiko Fujimori to deepen cooperation against drug cartels and organized crime. Peru, one of the world's largest cocaine producers, recently joined the US-led "Shield of the Americas" coalition to combat drug trafficking and regional security threats.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Meta tests crowdsourced fact-check replacement in Latin America

    Meta said Wednesday it has begun testing Community Notes in 16 Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, a crowdsourced system modeled on Elon Musk's X, designed to replace the professional fact-checking program it runs with partner organizations across the region.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz amid US conflict

    Iran said it attacked more than a dozen vessels, including two US vessels and eight oil tankers, attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday as fighting between Iran and the United States drove oil prices above $100 per barrel. Tehran's Revolutionary Guards also extended a "prohibited zone" to parts of the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 7 September

  1. Mudavadi says Kenya deepens strategic partnership with US

    Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi said Kenya regards the United States as a critical strategic partner, with cooperation expanding across security, trade, health, technology and economic development. Kenya and the US have signed a Bilateral Work Agreement and are preparing for the Fourth Session of the Kenya–US Bilateral Strategic Dialogue scheduled for early December 2026.

    7 September 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 3 September

  1. US sanctions grandson of former Cuban leader Raul Castro

    The United States imposed sanctions on Fidel Ernesto Castro Calis, grandson of former Cuban leader Raul Castro, along with Banco Exterior de Cuba and four entities exploiting Cuba's natural resources, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The move is part of Washington's broader pressure campaign against the communist-led island.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 31 August

  1. Trump threatens FCC action against NBC journalist

    President Donald Trump threatened on Sunday to report NBC journalist Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission for what he called "purposeful inaccuracy" in her coverage of his midterm election endorsements, disputing her claim that his endorsements had "mixed results."

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 29 August

  1. Trump announces US majority control deal for Venezuelan oil reserves

    President Donald Trump said his administration has reached an oil deal with Venezuela that gives the United States majority control of 65 billion barrels of proven petroleum reserves, described as bringing nearly $100 billion in private investment to Venezuela.

    29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Syria removed from US terror sponsors list, president celebrates

    Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa welcomed the United States' removal of his country from the state sponsors of terror list, saying it would allow Syria to embark on development and reconstruction. The decision came with sanctions relief and also revoked the US terrorist designation of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, the group Sharaa led that ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in 2024.

    25 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 20 August

  1. Iran warns Gulf states against US military support

    Iran's armed forces warned Gulf countries against assisting the US military after the UAE announced it was severing economic ties with Tehran following Iranian attacks on shipping. The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint despite a recent lull in US-Iran hostilities.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. US sanctions ICC president, citing corruption and politicisation

    The United States sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, calling the ICC "corrupt and fatally politicised"; the ICC responded by calling the sanctions a "flagrant attack" on court independence, with EU officials voicing support for the court's autonomy.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 12 August

  1. US rights groups challenge Trump ICC sanctions in court

    US rights groups including Human Rights Watch sued President Trump over sanctions targeting International Criminal Court judges and prosecutors, arguing the measures violate First Amendment protections and block war crimes victims from pursuing justice.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Colombia's largest earthquake in years kills at least 132

    A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Chocó province at 07:34 local time, killing at least 132 people with more feared trapped under collapsed buildings, and injuring more than 480. The quake was felt across western Colombia, with severe damage concentrated in Pereira and surrounding cities including the Valle del Cauca region.

    11 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Colombia earthquake kills at least 111, rescue efforts continue

    A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia's coffee region and Pacific areas, killing at least 111 people and damaging at least 1,500 buildings. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency as volunteers and rescuers searched through rubble for survivors.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Rights groups sue Trump over ICC sanctions measures

    Four rights groups including Human Rights Watch filed a lawsuit in New York court challenging Trump administration sanctions on International Criminal Court judges and prosecutors, arguing the measures block victims of war crimes from pursuing justice and violate US law including First Amendment protections.

    11 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 10 August

  1. Colombia declares emergency after 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills 111

    A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, injuring 87, and damaging over 1,000 buildings. The quake's epicenter was in the coastal Choco region, with major damage reported in cities including Pereira, Manizales, and Cali.

    10 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 5 August

  1. US Treasury Secretary says Hormuz deal possible by Wednesday

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States could reach a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Wednesday, which would stabilize energy prices and restore freedom of movement for shipping.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump warns Iran will be hit hard if Hormuz reopens fails

    US President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as Wednesday but warned Iran it would face being "hit very hard" if negotiations fell through. Iran has tightened its grip on the waterway since February 28 and wants to control the strait and charge tolls, which has been a sticking point in talks.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

  3. US Secretary of State expects Venezuela transition within months

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Venezuela's political transition will take months, not years, seven months after former leader Nicolas Maduro's capture in a US military raid. Delegates of interim President Delcy Rodríguez and opposition members are scheduled to hold their first round of talks this week in Caracas.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 2 August

  1. Trump says US, Israel hold off Iran strikes pending deal

    President Trump announced that the United States and Israel have agreed to hold off on new strikes against Iran, provided a deal to end the months-long conflict is reached rapidly. Trump said the conditions include the immediate opening of the Hormuz Strait and an end to Iran's nuclear threat.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Zelensky visits White House to secure Trump support

    Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected at the White House on Tuesday for talks with Donald Trump to seek US support against Russia. The visit comes as Kyiv and Moscow escalate long-range strikes and diplomatic efforts remain stalled more than four years into Russia's full-scale invasion.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 25 July

  1. US–Saudi nuclear deal raises proliferation risks without safeguards

    A US–Saudi Arabia civilian nuclear agreement has sparked concerns over proliferation risks, as US media reported the deal would allow technology exports without the usual safeguards preventing military use. The agreement has not been approved by Congress and Saudi Arabia has not responded to US conditions including normalisation with Israel.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 July

  1. Trump ties US-Saudi nuclear deal to Israel normalization

    The US and Saudi Arabia signed a civilian nuclear program agreement, but President Trump announced hours later that approval is conditional on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords—which would require normalizing relations with Israel, a position Saudi Arabia says it will not accept as a precondition.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 23 July

  1. US and Saudi Arabia sign civilian nuclear program deal

    The United States has announced a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia to establish a civilian nuclear program in the Gulf country, with Washington insisting the agreement includes safeguards against non-proliferation. The deals were signed by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. US and Russian diplomats meet on Ukraine war in Manila

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Manila on the sidelines of an ASEAN summit to discuss the Ukraine war and US-Russia relations, with both officials expressing openness to dialogue despite stalled peace efforts.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

  3. ASEAN urges open straits amid US-Iran conflict economic fallout

    ASEAN foreign ministers called for freedom of navigation in international straits, including the Strait of Hormuz, as they concluded meetings overshadowed by the US-Iran war. The regional bloc's joint communique emphasized self-restraint in the Middle East conflict, which has caused energy shortages and price spikes throughout Southeast Asia.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 20 July

  1. American activist warns Kenya against US health strategy

    Visiting American activist Ayo Kimathi urged Kenya and other African nations to reject Washington's America First Global Health Strategy, claiming it is part of a wider agenda to depopulate the Global South and describing it as one of the greatest threats to African survival in the 21st century.

    20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 19 July

  1. Cuban dissident artist Otero Alcantara arrives in Miami exile

    Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara, a Cuban dissident artist designated a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International, flew to the United States on Saturday after completing a five-year prison sentence for insulting national symbols, contempt and disturbing public order. He arrived in Miami as Washington pressed Havana to release more than 700 political prisoners.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 18 July

  1. US Secretary of State Rubio visits Southeast Asia for partnership talks

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to the Philippines to meet with Southeast Asian counterparts at an ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in Manila. The trip aims to advance US priorities for a "free and open Indo-Pacific" amid tensions in the Middle East and US concerns about China's alleged election interference.

    18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 17 July

  1. US imposes 25% tariff on Brazilian imports, Brazil vows reciprocal measures

    The US announced a 25% tariff on certain goods from Brazil, effective July 22, citing unfair trade practices; Brazil condemned the move Thursday and promised reciprocal measures. Some products including beef, coffee, and certain aircraft parts are exempted.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

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