Newly sworn-in Secretary of State Marco Rubio returned to the United States on Feb. 7, concluding a five-nation tour of Central America and the Caribbean.
Rubio made stops in Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic. The trip was Rubio’s first since taking office and as President Donald Trump’s administration seeks to increase border security, deport illegal immigrants, and bolster U.S. ties in the Western Hemisphere.
“The Western Hemisphere has, unfortunately, been overlooked throughout the years. At times, many of our regional allies felt like they were better off being our enemies. That’s no longer the case,” Rubio said in a video message before setting out for the trip….