U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended controversial strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats during a visit to Ecuador on Sept. 9, arguing Latin American cartels would “eat these countries alive” if left unchecked.

BARRANQUILLA, Colombia: United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Colombia on Tuesday (Sep 8), the first stop on a Latin American tour designed to bolster pro-US…

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Colombia on Sept. 8, the first stop on a Latin American tour designed to bolster pro-U.S. leaders and cement influence over…