Click to view full size
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called for closer security and energy cooperation between Washington and Caribbean nations, warning that transnational criminal networks pose what he described as the most urgent threat to the region.
Rubio delivered the remarks during a closed-door session at the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Caricom Heads of Government, outlining what he framed as a renewed US focus on the Western Hemisphere under President Donald Trump.
“We believe that perhaps the most urgent security threat in the region—that includes us, but obviously all of you—is the threat of these transnational criminal organisations,” he said, noting that some groups possess funding and firepower rivalling that of the states.
The portable companion to gazettE. Get notifications, track read articles, and more. The latest news from Trinidad and Tobago, in one place.
Related stories
See articles related to "Secretary of State urges Caricom to confront transnational crime with US help"