Santo Domingo.-The United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, warned about the use of the country as a key point of drug trafficking networks, so he assured that the Dominican Republic is a strategic partner to stop the seasoning that seek to be admitted to American territory .
“Many drug traffickers are trying to bring drugs to the Dominican Republic because from there, through the Mona Canal, they arrive in Puerto Rico.
And once in Puerto Rico, you are in the United States, ”said Rubio when questioned about the achievements of his journey through Latin America.
The head of American diplomacy highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation with the Dominican authorities to face drug trafficking, stressing that it is a threat not only for the island, but for the security of the United States.
Assessment
During his visit last week, Rubio valued the achievements in the Dominican Republic in the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime, through cooperation with the United States.
Rubio highlighted the historical figures that the country has reached, in terms of drug seizures to the United States, which he described as extraordinary.
In addition, he highlighted the positive impact of foreign assistance programs in the region, noting that initiatives such as those implemented in the Dominican Republic have allowed to reduce the flow of drugs towards the US.
“We will continue with successful foreign aid programs such as those of the Dominican Republic, which have produced extraordinary results, including historical figures for drug seizures for US streets,” he said.
In addition to the fight against drug trafficking, Marco Rubio emphasized the Haitian crisis and the role of the United States in the search for solutions to stabilize Haiti.
“This is our cooperation with other nations in action, either working with the Dominican Republic in our operation against drugs and crime or continuing our mission in Haiti to avoid uncontrolled migratory waves.
They are the types of programs that make the United States a safer and stronger country, ”he said.
Journey
– Latin America
The journey of Secretary Marco Rubio by Latin America also included scales in Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala, where he addressed issues related to foreign security, trade and influence in the region.
USA
Strategy. The appointment of vice council José Manuel Cabrera Ulloa, president of the National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD), as Anti -Drug Tsar was held as a strategic step to strengthen the bilateral coordination of the Dominican Republic in the fight against drug trafficking.
During an exclusive interview with the journalist Alicia Ortega, the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, indicated that the decision to appoint an “anti -drug tsar” was a decision of the Dominican government, but that responds to a request from the last US administration , led by former president Joe Biden.
