Rubio Meets Caribbean Leaders to Discuss Regional Security and Cuba Concerns

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio met with leaders of the 15-nation Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in St. Kitts and Nevis to discuss regional concerns including migration, drug trafficking, and Cuba's humanitarian crisis. The talks followed President Trump's State of the Union address emphasizing U.S. security and influence in the Western Hemisphere. Caribbean leaders expressed worries about U.S. policies, including demands on deportations and pressure on Cuba, highlighting the potential regional impact of Cuba's instability and calling for dialogue and cooperation.