IJR News — today's news from every sideTom Gallagher These strikes keep adding bodies with little proof shown, and expanding them risks more mistakes in the region. Rubio to Meet Leaders in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru — Sep 7, 2026U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a Latin America tour—visiting Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru—to bolster pro-U.S. governments, deepen security cooperation against narcoterrorism, and discuss reconstruction aid after recent earthquakes, as newly elected right-wing leaders align with Washington. The trip signals a broader push under the Donroe Doctrine to expand American influence, expand trade, and coordinate military and counter-narcotics actions, despite criticisms of aggressive strikes and human rights concerns.
Chris Dalton Hope the money to Colombia and Peru actually hits narcoterror groups instead of getting lost in bureaucracy. 
