The New York Times, which cited sources close to trumpspecified that the decision could change at the last minute, but added that Rubio’s election seems likely.
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He Republican Rubiowho is vice president of United States Senate Intelligence Committee, He was a possible running mate for trump before he leaned towards J.D. Vance.
Donald Trump greets Senator Marco Rubio during a campaign rally at the JS Dorton Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina, on November 4, 2024. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly / AFP).
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If we go back, in the 2016 Republican primaries, Rubio and Trump were rivals. At that time, The senator called the tycoon a “swindler”. While this He made fun of him with the nickname “little Marco.”
but after Rubio converted to Trumpism and at this year’s Republican National Convention he said in a speech: “The only way to make America rich, safe and strong again is to make Donald J. Trump our president again.”
Marco Rubio He was elected to the Senate in 2010. Maintains a tough position on foreign policyespecially about China and Iran. He is also in favor of ending the war between Russia and Ukraine in a negotiated manner. AND strongly supports Israel in the wars waged in Gaza and Lebanon.
What would await Latin America?
Marco Rubio speaks at the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon in Miami, Florida, on November 8, 2022. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP).
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As to Latin Americais very critical of the Cuban government, of the Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and with the Nicaraguan Daniel Ortega.
About MexicoIn 2022, Rubio accused the then Mexican president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO)of hand over parts of your country to drug traffickers. A year earlier, he accused him of supporting “tyrants in Nicaragua, Venezuela and Cuba.”
He has declared himself a supporter of the fight against drug traffickers by troops of USA in Mexican territory, but in coordination with the Armed Forces and police of Mexico.
The journalist Jesus Garciaeditor at La Opinion and El Diario Nueva York, told The Commerce that Marco Rubio has a tough stance on Latin American countries such as Nicaragua, Venezuela and Cuba. “We must remember that he is part of the Cuban-American lobby “which has precisely pushed to maintain the economic blockade for Cuba at various times.”
“He has also been an important voice against Nicolas Maduro and against the last electoral process in Venezuela. So we don’t expect him to back down from that position.”Garcia said.
However, the journalist considers that it is possible that Blond moderate a little because it is different to be part of Congress and direct US diplomacy.
“We must consider that the international policy of the United States is almost the same regardless of whether it is led by a Democratic or Republican administration”he asserted.
“About the case of MexicoRubio has been critical of the government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador. He even made some accusations about how the Mexican Government had allowed organized crime to advance. “A lot has to do with this American rhetoric of always blaming other countries for many problems that the country itself faces, but does not assume them.”Garcia explained.
He stated that Blond could be moderated with Mexico and improve the bilateral relationship. This taking into account that the Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum He has indicated that he will not allow any interference beyond the negotiations with the United States and that there is a very good bilateral relationship.
“We do not see that there is, for example, a change in terms of policy towards Cuba, which is also interesting because Mexico has been one of the countries that has supported Havana the most, without getting into issues that could violate the economic embargo. to avoid problems with the United States. So, there could be some tug-of-war between the Mexican government and the US.” Garcia said.
The international analyst Francisco Belaunde Matossian he told The Commerce what about Venezuela The United States Government already has a tough position.
“With Joe Biden There was a partial lifting of sanctions to facilitate dialogue ahead of the elections, which in the end did not help much. Some of the sanctions have been restored. Maybe donald trump be more drastic and prohibit even the license that was given to Chevron to operate in Venezuela, it would be the hardest thing I could do”said Belaunde.
“Because the other thing would be a military intervention, something that I don’t think will happen. He did not do it in his first government and I do not think he will do it now, not because he does not feel like doing it, but as he has said, trump he wants to prevent the United States from having more military adventures. So getting into Venezuela would be another. It could be a CIA operation to eventually take out Maduro: to what extent it could work, I don’t know. But there is not much room to be tougher on Venezuela, beyond rhetoric, than what is already being done now.”Belaunde continued.
The analyst commented that the United States would not stop buying oil from Venezuelaas has continued to happen in the current management of Biden and in the same trump from 2017 to 2021.
Peace in Ukraine
Mykola Hrishyn, 71, removes debris from the top of a destroyed building in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on October 26, 2024, amid the Russian invasion. (Photo by Ivan SAMOILOV / AFP).
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About UkraineRubio has said in recent interviews that this country needs to seek a negotiated agreement with Russia instead of focusing on taking back all the territory the Russians have taken over the last decade. In April, he was one of 15 Republican senators who voted against a $95 billion military aid package for the European country.
“I am not on the side of Russia, but unfortunately the reality is that the war in Ukraine will end with a negotiated agreement”Rubio told NBC in September.
That position is the same as Putinwho has repeated that any negotiation with Ukraine to end the war will not imply the return of the territory occupied by its troops, something that is unacceptable for the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskywhich on the contrary calls for more determined support from the United States and its European allies.
Belaunde believes that Rubio could end up asking Ukraine to seek a ceasefire with Russia under the conditions he has mentioned. “That is the idea of many people in the United States, which includes Trump himself, and that is to force Ukraine to accept the loss of territory, which means handing victory to Putin.”
“What would you offer Ukraine in exchange? Perhaps a guarantee for its security, for what remains of its territory… Then Ukraine would have two options, accept a ceasefire and leave the situation as it is, or sign a peace treaty where annexation to Russia is recognized. of their territory, something that is very complicated,” said Belaunde.
For its part, Garcia indicated that “A fundamental element is to take into consideration that three of President-elect Donald Trump’s main promises have to do with foreign policy: the first is a migration issue, the second is the fight against organized crime and drug trafficking in the United States and the third is about economic issues. So, while other areas of the US government are going to handle this part, Marco Rubio will be an important, key voice. He will also be a key voice on other international issues, such as the relationship with China and Iran.”
He added that Rubio is expected to keep Trump’s promises regarding the NATO. Since his first government, the magnate has repeatedly criticized the Atlantic Alliance and has complained that the United States contributes too much to its budget, while the allies of the European Union spend very little on defense. During the recent election campaign, he said the US would only defend NATO members from a future attack by Russia if they met their defense spending obligations.
Who is Marco Rubio?
Marco Rubio with his family after announcing his presidential candidacy on April 13, 2015 at the Freedom Tower in Miami, Florida. (Photo by ELIOT J. SCHECHTER / AFP).
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Marco Rubio was born on May 28, 1971 in Miamiin the state of Florida. He is the son of Cuban immigrants. His parents came to the United States in the late 1950s, escaping Cuban Revolution.
According to the official biography of Marco Rubiohis father worked mainly as a banquet waiter and his mother took care of the family at home and worked as a hotel waitress. He also worked briefly in a factory.
He studied law at the University of Miami. He later served as a West Miami city commissioner and as speaker of the Florida House of Representatives.
He came to the United States Senate in 2010 and is currently in his third term.
“Senator Rubio remains committed to serving Floridians and ensuring the U.S. remains a strong, resilient country for future generations. For Rubio, this is not a partisan issue, which is why he has a reputation for working in a bipartisan manner to pass common sense reforms that strengthen our economy, communities and families.”points out his biography.
He has been married to Jeanette Dousdebes since 1998.. They both met through mutual friends. They have four children: Amanda, Daniella, Anthony and Dominick.
“Senator Rubio often says that there is no more important job than being a parent. Rubio lost his father just two months before being elected to the US Senate. His father’s example of hard work and dedication to family continue to be a great influence that guides him to this day. , says his biography.
