Marco Rubio threatened Taliban leaders in Afghanistan for kidnappings of Americans

The Secretary of State, Marco Rubiothreatened on Saturday to offer rewards for Taliban leaders in Afghanistandramatically raising the tone by saying that there may be more Americans detained in the country than previously believed. The threat occurs days after The government of Afghanistan and the United States will exchange prisoners in one of the last acts of former US President Joe Biden. The new US chancellor issued the harsh warning through social media, in a rhetorical style strikingly similar to that of his boss, President Donald Trump. “Just hearing that the Taliban has more American hostages than reported,” Rubio wrote in X. “If this is true, we will have to immediately put a VERY LARGE reward on his top leaders, perhaps even larger than what we had on Bin Laden,” he said, referring to the al Qaeda leader killed by US forces in 2011. Rubio did not describe who the other Americans may be, but there have long been accounts of missing Americans whose cases were not formally considered by the government to be unjust detentions. In the deal with the Biden administration, the Taliban released the most well-known American detained in Afghanistan, Ryan Corbettwho had been living with his family in the country and was captured in August 2022. He was also released William McKentyan American about whom little information has been disclosed. The United States, in turn, freed Khan Mohammed, who was serving a life sentence in a California prison. Mohammed was convicted of trafficking heroin and opium to the United States and accused of seeking rockets to kill American troops in Afghanistan. The United States offered a $25 million reward for information leading to the capture or death of Osama bin Laden shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and Congress later authorized the Secretary of State to offer up to $50 million. of dollars. No one is believed to have collected the reward for bin Laden, who was killed in a US raid in Pakistan. Keep reading:· The State Department imposes an immediate pause on US foreign aid.· Marco Rubio will visit four Central American countries with the mission of ending immigration· Marco Rubio promises González Urrutia support to restore democracy in Venezuela

Marco Rubio promises González Urrutia US support for the restoration of democracy in Venezuela

In his role as Trump’s new Secretary of State, Marco Rubio gave his support to opposition leader María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia, recognized by the Joe Biden administration as president-elect of Venezuela. Through a video call, Machado said that, “the transition to democracy in Venezuela is crucial for regional stability and the security of our hemisphere.” Therefore, Marco Rubio reaffirmed to Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia his support from Washington for the restoration of democracy in his country. The spokesperson for that cabinet, Tammy Bruce, indicated in a statement that “Rubio reaffirmed the support of the United States for the restoration of democracy in Venezuela and the unconditional and immediate release of all political prisoners, in line with the peaceful democratic aspirations of the Venezuelan people.” For its part, González Urrutia assured that, “The Secretary of State reaffirmed his admiration for the Venezuelan people and highlighted the courage and democratic spirit that made the undisputed victory of 28J possible. He also confirmed his willingness to work together at this crucial moment for our nation. “Your support is a key impetus to continue moving towards free Venezuela.” The conversation with Rubio comes after what appears to be the first contacts between the two administrations and without Donald Trump referring to the fight against the dictatorship beyond announcing that he is willing to stop buying Venezuelan oil. It should be remembered that US President Donald Trump insisted last Monday that the United States is not interested in Venezuelan oil. On his first day in the White House, he insisted that he is closely watching Venezuela, a country he claims to know “very well for many reasons.” “It was a great country 20 years ago and now it is a disaster,” he declared. Regarding whether he will take measures to pressure President Nicolás Maduro, he stated: “We will probably stop buying oil from Venezuela.” Keep reading: · “Trump mixes disinterest and fury towards Latin America”· What are Donald Trump’s plans for Venezuela during his term?· Senate approves nomination of Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

Sheinbaum affirms that his government has already begun a “very cordial” dialogue with Trump through Marco Rubio

The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardorevealed that his government He has already started a “very cordial” conversation with the Donald Trump administration through the new Secretary of State of the United States, Marco Rubio.who held a phone call with the Mexican Foreign Minister, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, to talk about migration and security issues. “I want to inform you that yesterday the Foreign Minister, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, spoke by phone with the Secretary of State, Rubio; conversations have already started, It was a very good conversation, very cordial“, he revealed in his morning conference. “There was talk of migration issues, security issues, and as of yesterday these conversations began, which is very important for everyone to know,” he continued. The telephone conversation announced by Sheinbaum took place after the president of the United States, Donald Trump, signed executive orders that would impact Mexico such as the declaration of emergency on the southern border, the designation of Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations and the reactivation of the program ‘Stay in Mexico’. “This is important information for everyone to know, given this idea that there is no communication, it was formally established yesterday. It is the first call from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the first one he made was to Mexico, and it was a very cordial call, Yesterday the chancellor informed me and from there a process of talks between both governments has begun,” he said. Claudia Sheinbaum, president of Mexico.Credit: Isaac Esquivel | EFE After rejecting reports from Mexican media that indicate that the number of deportees to Mexico increased after Trump’s arrival, the head of the Mexican executive assured that there were fewer receptions of compatriots than in previous days. “Yesterday there were no (deportees), there was even less reception of Mexicans that in previous days, so as I said yesterday that we put everything in its place, we are going to support our brothers and sisters who return. ‘Mexico embraces you’ is the program and here in Mexico you will always be received with open arms and Mexico is also experiencing a stellar moment,” he explained. “Also inform you that the care centers on the border are already being installed. Yesterday Secretary Marat was there and today I have asked the Secretary of Welfare to go supervise some of these centers and other secretaries who will also be supervising,” he said. Sheinbaum Pardo maintained that Mexico’s position with the new Trump administration will be to address the causes of the migration phenomenon and make investments in Central America. “Our position is that the most humane and effective way to address the migration phenomenon is cooperation for development, investment in places where there are people who emigrate out of necessity. That will also continue to be our position with the United States, with the Trump administration, with President Trump, that it is essential that there be investments in Central Americain our country, of course in the importance of the Treaty, which I am sure he also values, so that is our approach,” she stated. Keep reading:• Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo makes history by taking the oath as the first President of Mexico• Claudia Sheinbaum recognizes the work of migrants and assures that it is time for women• Sheinbaum will assume the presidency of Mexico with 63% favorable opinion among Mexicans

Rubio promises changes in foreign policy under Trump’s “America First” philosophy

Marco Rubio was sworn in as secretary of state, the country’s chief diplomat and the highest-ranking position in the Cabinet, second only to the vice president and president. After a unanimous vote in the Senate, Marco Rubio defended his department’s employees but warned of changes coming under the Trump administration. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony, Vice President JD Vance described Rubio as a “necessary change of course after a generation of failed foreign policy.” “He’s a bipartisan solution-seeker, a guy who can really get things done, but he’s a conservative with great principles and vision,” Vance said. “And I think more than anyone I’ve met in Washington in recent years, Senator Rubio, I think, understands President Trump’s distinctive priorities.” Thus, after taking the oath of office, Rubio said that “one of the main objectives of American foreign policy will be the promotion of peace.” “Of course, peace through strength, peace always without abandoning our values.”but I think it is extraordinary that it is something that needs to be said and that it has not been said enough in recent times,” added the new secretary. “As for the task before us, President Trump was elected to keep promises and he will keep them. And his main promise when it comes to foreign policy is that the State Department’s priority will be the United States. It will promote the national interests of this country. And he has given us a very clear mandate” “President Trump has made it very clear that everything we do must be justified by the answer to one of three questions: Does it make us stronger, does it make us safer, and does it make us more prosperous? If you don’t do one of those three things, we won’t do it. And that is the objective and that is the task, and that is the mission,” he concluded. Later, Rubio was received in the lobby of the State Department with applause from dozens of workers from this agency. Rubio once again reiterated his firm commitment to advancing Trump’s “America First” political platform, and warned that changes would occur in the State Department as a result. “There will be changes, but the changes do not have to be destructive. They do not have to be punitive,” anticipated the new head of US diplomacy. Rubio stated that the State Department needs to “act faster than ever because the world is changing faster than ever.” “It is an honor to lead this agency. I hope to do so with distinction and integrity, working harder than anyone in this position. And that will not be easy, because there have been very hard-working people before me,” he added. Keep reading:· Marco Rubio highlights sovereignty and economic power of Mexico and recognizes challenges for the United States· Pam Bondi, nominated for attorney general, says at her hearing that she has to study the 14th Amendment· Marco Rubio makes history as the first Hispanic to be Secretary of State

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