The Secretary of State of the USAFrame Blondhighlighted relations between his country and the Dominican Republic, guaranteeing that they will continue foreign aid to Successful programs as the fight against drug trafficking.
“We will continue with successful foreign aid programs such as those of the Dominican Republic, that have produced extraordinary resultsincluding historical figures of drug seizures destined for US streets, “he said Blond in a video which he published in his networks in which he summed up his trip to the Dominican Republic.
He added: “This is ours cooperation With other nations in action, either working with the Dominican Republic In our operation against Drugs and the crime or continuing our mission in Haiti to avoid uncontrolled migratory waves. ”
In his opinion, these programs make USA Be one more country sure And stronger.
During the press conference at the National Palace, Rubio said that his government is willing to grant exemptions so that programs that work with American help in the Dominican Republic and were affected by Donald Trump’s order to freeze foreign aid “can continue” .
“We know that many of these programs have been frozen, but today we announce that Exceptions will be given To continue and, beyond that, we will look for opportunities to expand them, “Rubio told the press gathered in the National Palace.
He did not specify in his speech which exact programs were frozen or which will be reactivated. However, in the context of his statement, he mentioned issues of anti -drug cooperation, anticrimage and anti -corruption, suggesting that the affected programs could be related to these areas.
Fight against drugs
During his visit, he also highlighted the work to fight corruption and against drug trafficking carried out by the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, which he described as “impressive.”
In addition, Rubio announced the signing of a Memorandum of understanding which formalizes between the border and customs patrol of the United States) together with the National Police to strengthen efforts against the Drug traffickingsys other transnational crimes.
“I am pleased to announce that we have signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize the presence of a CBP agent, the border patrol and customs of the United States, to work together with the National Police to improve our efforts,” he said.
Haiti
About Haiti, Blond He said that Dominican Republic You will not be asked to host a massive wave of migrants Haitians because of the escalation of Conflict of violent bands in the neighboring nation.
In addition, he said that he signed the permission to continue American financing to the Multinational mission in Haiti. “You are not going to ask the Dominican Republic to accept a massive migration wave. No country in the world can tolerate that and cannot be demanded that this country do so,” said the Secretary of State of the United States.
Energy Agreement with Puerto Rico
Trump’s envoy also highlighted the possibility that the country plays a key role in the Energy security From Puerto Rico, while reiterating Washington’s interest in collaborating to make the Caribbean country a center of the semiconductor industry in the region.
“We have to talk a little about energy security and the opportunity we have working with you, to establish not simply the electricity generation so that the Dominican Republic can continue advancing, but also that it has a great benefit to Puerto Ricowhose citizens are North American, “said Rubio.
Confiscation from plane to Maduro
The United States Secretary of State highlighted the support of the Dominican Republic and other regional partners so that this nation counteracted Venezuela’s actions to evade sanctions. He hung a message on his X account in which the seizure of the second Venezuelan aircraft on Creole land stands out.
The post shows him and American personnel while seized the plane at the Joaquín Balaguer International Airport (El Higüero), in the Santo Domingo province, where he was held since 2024. He said that the feat was a “powerful example of our determination to demand accounts to the illegitimate regime of Maduro for his illegal actions. “
He added: “Together with the Dominican Republic And our regional partners will continue to counteract any plan to evade US sanctions. “
Turn the Middle East
After his inaugural trip in Latin America, Rubio announced his second tour of Israel, United Arab Emirates, Catar and Saudi Arabia of the Saudi 13 to 18 February, with a stop at Germany For the Munich Security Conference.
