US Secretary of State Rubio Meets with President Fujimori in Peru

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

As Marco Rubio concludes his South America tour in Peru, migration and counter-narcotics cooperation were discussed.

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WATCH LIVE: Rubio holds news conference with Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with President Keiko Fujimori in Peru, the final stop of his South America tour, to discuss drug trafficking, migration, and security issues.

Final Leg of South America Tour

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is concluding his South America tour, which spans three countries led by conservative leaders, with a visit to Peru.

Drug and Security Cooperation

The visit aims to strengthen cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking, the reduction of irregular migration, and the security sector.

Bilateral Relations and Combating Crime

Peruvian Foreign Minister Carlos Espá stated prior to the meeting that they hope to strengthen bilateral relations and the fight against transnational organized crime.

Protests in Lima

Following Rubio's arrival in Lima, hundreds of people held a protest demonstration, chanting slogans and carrying banners, including members of the communist party.