US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Mexico's cooperation on security under President Claudia Sheinbaum, noting that the Mexican government is doing more than ever on this issue. Rubio contrasted this collaboration with Venezuela's lack of cooperation, accusing it of allying with criminal groups. The statement came during a press conference on border security and anti-drug trafficking plans under the Trump administration.
In a recent press conference, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged Mexico's efforts in combating drug trafficking. "The Government of Mexico is doing more on security right now than ever in its history," Rubio stated, responding to questions about Latin American countries' cooperation on border security and anti-drug plans under the Donald Trump administration.
Rubio stressed that while much remains to be done in the fight against drug trafficking, valuable cooperation exists. He identified drug trafficking groups as "the most primordial threat" to the American continent. He mentioned other regional allies, such as Panama, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, and the Dominican Republic, working jointly with Washington.
In contrast, Rubio sharply criticized Venezuela. "We have an illegitimate regime that not only does not cooperate with the United States but cooperates with criminal elements, such as the ELN and FARC," he assured. Since the summer, the United States has deployed military forces in the Caribbean to pressure Nicolás Maduro's government, which it accuses of leading the Cartel de los Soles. As part of these operations, US authorities destroyed over 30 suspected drug boats. Even Donald Trump has stated he does not rule out war against Venezuela.
Regarding Maduro's recent call to the Colombian Army for regional peace collaboration, Rubio dismissed it as not serious. He also criticized Colombian President Gustavo Petro, calling him an "unstable individual," and stated that they will not allow his statements to damage the strategic US-Colombia relationship, built over decades.
