Secretary Rubio’s Call with Foreign Minister of Argentina Werthein

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein today. Secretary Rubio welcomed Argentina’s ongoing partnership on shared security priorities in the region, including combating transnational organizations, countering illicit activity by terrorist groups, telecommunications security, space collaboration, and halting the trafficking of synthetic drugs like fentanyl.

Secretary Rubio and Foreign Minister Werthein discussed opportunities to stand up for democracy and human rights and against criminal regimes in Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. Both leaders underscored support for the citizens of these countries in the face of state-sponsored oppression and the malign influence of extra-regional actors.