IJR News — today's news from every sideRubio 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.
On X · @FabrizioRomanoAston Villa's Win Highlights Spurs' StrugglesReaction to Aston Villa's 3-2 victory over Tottenham is predominantly one-sided, with most users amplifying criticism of Spurs' poor early-season form rather than defending the club.3,763 likes · 13mSSandra RhodesKim Kardashian Reveals Health StruggleReality star Kim Kardashian is dealing with a new health diagnosis. In a new trailer for "The Kardashians," Kardashian revealed she has esophagitis. This is an inflammation of the esophagus. Her father, Robert Kardashian Sr., died of esophageal cancer in 2003. He was 59. In the episode, Kardashian is on a hospital bed as someone off camera asks, "Didn’t your father ... isn’t it what he died of?" K26m
