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Secretary of State Marco Rubio says five Europeans he describes as radical activists are in violation of new visa rules against those who try to suppress speech.
Those targeted include former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton, a longtime antagonist of the tech industry's power.
He helped shape an internet law that was used to fine Elon Musk's ex $140 million over its deceptive verification system and blocking outside researchers.
The other Europeans targeted include officials at non-profit groups such as the Center for Countering Digital Hate and the Global Disinformation Index.
Former EU official Bertone wrote in response, quote, Is McCarthy's witch hunt back?
To our American friends, censorship isn't where you think it is.
At an end-of-year news conference, Secretary Rubio was asked repeatedly about the U.S.
military buildup near Venezuela.
He says President Trump promised to take on the cartels and is doing that.
Rubio would not describe a recent call between Trump and Maduro, but said that the Venezuelans broke deals with the Biden administration.
You can't do a peace deal with these people any more than you can do a peace deal with a mafia.
Rubio defended the strikes on alleged drug boats, saying they've been effective.
The Trump administration is also imposing sanctions on seven family members of individuals tied to what it calls the illegitimate Maduro regime.
Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, Washington.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Thursday that they would prioritize direct investment in partner nations and eliminate waste by bypassing the, quote, NGO industrial complex.
Rubio unveiled the new policy during the signing of a $2.5 billion health cooperation framework with Kenya.
The U.S.
will provide up to $1.6 billion over the next five years to support priority health programs, while Kenya will increase domestic health spending by $850 million to foster its health self-reliance.
Rubio said that the previous system funneled aid through NGOs that absorbed funding through overhead and administrative costs while limiting the host country's control.