Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s three-stop trip to Latin America this week had all the hallmarks of a triumphant tour. But the visit has also stoked tensions within the countries — where many of those who voted in Trump-friendly leaders aren’t on board with the U.

Peru will join the U.S.-led Shield of the Americas security coalition, President Keiko Fujimori said after meeting Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the designation during a visit to Quito, accusing Los Tiguerones of aiding cartels and attacking civilians, police and journalists.

LIMA, Peru (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is wrapping up his three-nation South America tour of conservative-led countries in Peru on Thursday as President Donald Trump’s administration steps up its counternarcotics and immigration efforts throughout the Western Hemisphere.

Colombia and the U.S. signed pacts on critical minerals and civilian nuclear energy and opened talks on expanded security cooperation and trade.

Targeting traffickers will be at the top of the agenda as Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Colombia, according to people familiar with his plans.

Since Trump returned to power, the U.S. has conducted airstrikes against boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, killing more than 200 people.

Privately, Rubio has said that he is not planning a 2028 presidential bid, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Marco Rubio says he has no plans to run for president in 2028, but stopped short of ruling out a future White House campaign.

QUITO, Sept 9 (Reuters) - U.S. ⁠Secretary of State Marco Rubio said during a visit to ​Ecuador on Wednesday that he would seek $45 million in additional security funding for ‌the Latin American country, as ‌well as additional equipment, to help tackle drug trafficking.

The Trump administration is taking an increasingly militarized approach to Latin America, and it has pushed governments across the region to work with U.S. forces.