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Secretary Rubio’s Call with Spanish Foreign Minister Albares

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Secretary Rubio's Call with Spanish Foreign Minister Albares

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Office of the Spokesperson

January 9, 2026

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares. The two leaders discussed the United States' counternarcotics operations in the Caribbean and the need to ensure a proper, judicious transition of power in Venezuela.

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