IJR News — today's news from every sideJared Kim Using Geely's platform at the Ayrton Senna plant looks like a smart way to fill capacity and cut costs over the next few years. 
Rubio to Meet Leaders in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru — Sep 7, 2026U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a Latin America tour—visiting Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru—to bolster pro-U.S. governments, deepen security cooperation against narcoterrorism, and discuss reconstruction aid after recent earthquakes, as newly elected right-wing leaders align with Washington. The trip signals a broader push under the Donroe Doctrine to expand American influence, expand trade, and coordinate military and counter-narcotics actions, despite criticisms of aggressive strikes and human rights concerns.
Sam Okafor Nice that Washington's finally paying attention to South America again, but let's see if promises turn into real investment. 
