Rubio defends US strikes on boats, warns of drug cartel ‘cancer’
- Posted on September 10, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirms commitment to intensified military interventions targeting suspected drug trafficking operations across Latin American maritime zones. Characterizing narcotics trafficking as a systemic threat comparable to cancer, Rubio emphasizes the strategic necessity of continued enforcement operations. The administration maintains its hardline stance on combating transnational criminal organizations, pledging sustained military presence and coordinated efforts with regional partners to disrupt drug supply chains threatening North American security.
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