Helena Ferro Gouveia sees Marco Rubio's visit to Portugal in the perspective of "economic diplomacy". The international affairs analyst considers that the US has come "to do business" with its loyal ally.
On October 8, 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left) and Portuguese Foreign Minister Paul Langer held a joint press conference at the Nessédades Palace (Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs) in Lisbon. Portugal was the last stop on Rubio's current European tour. (Mark Schiefelbein/POOL/AFP)