US Secretary of State: Most of the Americas Now Pro-American

For the first time in two decades, the United States has allies across most of the Western Hemisphere, according to the country’s top diplomat. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that “the overwhelming majority” of governments in the region are now led by pro-American leaders. He made the statement while arguing that this marks a major shift from the past 15 to 20 years. “For the first time in 15, 20 years, the overwhelming majority of the countries in the Western Hemisphere have all led by pro-American leaders and pro-American governments,” Rubio said. The comment suggests a significant political realignment in the Americas, where left-wing and anti-U.S. administrations have held power in several nations over the past decade. Rubio did not name specific countries or provide data to support his claim. His statement comes as the U.S. seeks to strengthen ties with regional partners on issues including trade, migration, and security.