Marco Rubio’s Caribbean Mission Reveals Washington’s True Agenda Under Trump

As Marco Rubio heads to San Cristóbal and Nieves for the 50th Ordinary Meeting of the Caribbean Community (Caricom), one must ask: whose interests are truly being served? Officially, the U.S. Secretary of State aims to promote Washington's priorities across the Caribbean—priorities that align closely with President Donald Trump's America First doctrine. Is Regional Security a Cover for Enforcement of U.S. Hegemony? Rubio's agenda emphasizes strengthening regional security and combating illegal immigration and trafficking. While these goals sound commendable, they mask a deeper strategic calculation: reinforcing American political and economic control within its traditional sphere of influence. The so-called cooperation...