Caribbean leaders gather for key summit to feature Rubio as US policy impacts region
Marco Rubio engages Caribbean leaders on security, trade, and regional stability amid U.S. strikes killing 151 suspected drug smugglers since last September, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Caribbean leaders gather in St. Kitts and Nevis for a summit where Bahamian Foreign Minister Fred Mitchell expects full discussion with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on regional security, stability, and respect, with the U.S. State Department noting Rubio's intent to discuss these topics.
- Amid complaints, CARICOM says recent U.S. policy choices have strained relations, citing deportee demands, visa suspensions for Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda, and pressure on passport programs.
- On Monday, a recent maritime strike killed three people in the Caribbean Sea, with families of those killed decrying the attacks as the U.S. has not provided evidence of drug trafficking.
- Mark Kirton called the summit crucial for Caribbean unity and to let Mr. Rubio know the region is speaking with one voice, with CARICOM and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States seeking common approaches.
- More than a month after U.S. actions in Venezuela, Rubio's visit coincides with the U.S. having killed at least 151 people in strikes and Cuba's embargo hindering aid after Hurricane Melissa.
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Hawaii Tribune-Herald
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BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis — U .S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday called for deeper cooperation on tackling criminal gangs as he met Caribbean leaders, even as regional concerns grew over the potential fallout from Washington’s squeeze on Cuba. The Trump administration is blocking off oil shipments to Cuba, worsening a humanitarian crisis and ratcheting up the pressure on Washington’s long-time foe in the wake of the ousting …
Marco Rubio participated in the Conference of Heads of State of the Caribbean Community (Caricom). The event took place between February 24 and 27 in Basseterre. There, he pointed against the Cuban regime and emphasized the need for Venezuela to hold free elections as part of the "next step" of the transition. Read more
Castries, Feb 25 (EFE).- The leaders of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) were encouraged this Wednesday by the message of the Secretary of State of the United States, Marco Rubio, about greater cooperation, after months of distancing and pressure for discrepancies over Venezuela and Cuba. The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, told the press that Rubio’s brief statements at the Caricom meeting held in San Cristobal and Nieves…
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