LATIN AMERICA ADVISOR

LATIN AMERICA ADVISOR

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April 2, 2025

What Did Rubio Accomplish on His Caribbean Trip?

During his Caribbean trip last week, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with leaders including Guyanese President Irfaan Ali (L-R). // Photo: Guyanese Government.

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Rebecca Bill Chavez, president and CEO of the Inter-American Dialogue: “Secretary Rubio’s visit to the Caribbean will be a success if it leads to real follow-through and a clear strategy for sustained, positive engagement based on shared interests and mutual respect. Words must be backed by funding and concrete action. With widespread concern about the future of U.S. foreign assistance, Rubio’s commitment to development aid in areas like skills training and work force development was important. His emphasis on nearshoring, pursuing new trade opportunities and facilitating private investment shows there is real potential for the United States to offer an alternative to China’s growing influence in the Caribbean. However, as past experience shows, empty promises…”

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