Where was Marco Rubio on 9 Sept 2026?

Summary of the day

Secretary of State Marco Rubio was reported to be on a diplomatic tour of South America, including visits to Ecuador and Colombia, to conduct security talks and meet with regional leaders. According to coverage from various outlets, Rubio announced plans to seek $45 million in security funding for Ecuador, designated an Ecuadorian gang as a terrorist group, and discussed U.S. counterdrug operations and economic policy regarding Iran. Additionally, coverage noted that Rubio addressed speculation concerning a future presidential run and received requests from members of Congress regarding the release of a Palestinian doctor.

Reported locations

No reported location for this day. Nothing should be read into this beyond the absence of coverage.

Headlines published on 9 Sept 2026

• 'Not nearly enough' being done to tackle Mexican cartels — Rubio

  TRT World

• US announces $45m in security funding, additional naval vessels for Ecuador

  Al Jazeera

• Trump Advisers Warn Iran Conflict May Last Through End of His Term, WSJ Reports

  U.S. News & World Report

• Marco Rubio addresses speculation about 2028 presidential run

  USA Today

• Rubio to seek $45 million in additional security funding for Ecuador

  france24.com · announced for Quito

• The US Wants Minerals from South America. Its Environmental Defenders Fear What Comes Next.

  insideclimatenews.org

• Rubio hails Ecuador as an 'aggressive' partner in the US counterdrug push

  PBS

• Rubio says he will seek $45 million in security funding for Ecuador

  Reuters · announced for Quito

• Rubio says U.S. is working with allies to counter drugs but will ‘still blow up ships if need be’

  Washington Times

• Rubio Says He Has No Plans for 2028 Run ‘at This Time’

  WSJ

• U.S. Designates Ecuador’s Los Tiguerones Gang as Terrorist Group

  The New York Times

• Rubio vows to ‘strangle’ Iran economically

  Middle East Eye

• Rubio designates Ecuadorian gang linked to drug trafficking a terrorist group

  Fox News

• Secretary of State Rubio & Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Deliver Joint Statement

  C-SPAN · reported in Quito

• Marco Rubio visits Ecuador for security talks

  Diya TV · reported in Quito

• Rubio defends anti-drug boat strikes, warns of cartel 'cancer'

  RFI

• Rubio’s Whirlwind Visit Signals a New Era in U.S.-Colombia Relations

  The City Paper Bogotá · reported in Bogotá

• Rubio’s visit to Colombia is reset in relations with new right-wing president

  Miami Herald · reported in Bogotá

• 69 members of Congress call on Rubio to help secure release of prominent Palestinian doctor

  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

• Rubio Leaves Door Open to US Military Bases in Colombia

  ColombiaOne.com

• Met with President Daniel Noboa.

  News report (via Wikipedia) · reported in Quito

• Trump in Latin America: Rubio Courts Allies in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru

  AS/COA · reported in Bogotá

• De la Espriella and Rubio relaunch Colombia–US ties with security and investment agenda

  EL PAÍS English · reported in Bogotá

• New Era in U.S.-Colombia Relations: Marco Rubio and De la Espriella Sign Strategic Deals

  teleSUR English · reported in Bogotá

• ‘Donroe doctrine’ takes centre stage on Marco Rubio’s South American tour

  The Times · reported in South America

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio Remarks to Press

  U.S. Embassy & Consulates in China

• Rubio pushes more cooperation against drug cartels

  Semafor

• Colombia’s First Lady and Marco Rubio’s Wife Also Held their Own ‘Summit’

  ColombiaOne.com

• Marco Rubio Launches Latin America Tour, Seeking Trade Deals and Security Cooperation With Colombia, Peru, Ecuador: 10 outlets compared

  NewsCord · announced for Latin America

• Rubio hails Colombia's new pro-Trump leader De la Espriella on first stop of Latin American tour

  france24.com · reported in Bogotá

• Secretary of State Rubio Meets with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa

  C-SPAN · reported in Quito

• Marco Rubio enjoyed major support among Venezuelans. Then came Trump’s oil deal.

  The Washington Post

• Marco Rubio visits Colombia as he begins South American tour

  Latin America Reports · reported in Bogotá

• Marco Rubio says US seeks more economic and security ties in Latin America

  Al Jazeera

• Rubio promises security cooperation to Colombia's new president

  Reuters · reported in Bogotá

• De la Espriella and Rubio boost bilateral relations focused on national reconstruction

  EFE - Agencia de noticias

• Rubio offers solid support to Trump-friendly leader in Colombia at start of South America tour

  AP News · reported in Bogotá