Rubio Presses Regional Security Coordination With Netherlands, Guyana and Ecuador After Venezuela Operation

Overview

• On January 7, Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa about efforts to promote stability in Venezuela and referenced the January 3 law enforcement operation there.
• Rubio thanked Noboa for Ecuador’s partnership in confronting narcoterrorism and affirmed continued close coordination to advance regional security.
• On January 6, Rubio and Guyanese President Irfaan Ali discussed deepening cooperation to counter illicit narcotics and firearms trafficking that threaten regional stability and economic resilience.
• Rubio and Ali emphasized collaboration to disrupt foreign terrorist organizations and transnational criminal networks while strengthening law enforcement capabilities and border security.
• On January 5, Rubio and Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel reviewed U.S. counternarcotics operations in the Caribbean and the need for a proper, judicious transition of power in Venezuela, reaffirming close U.S.–Netherlands cooperation.