Rubio, on a Latin America tour, also said he was issuing waivers which would allow for "immediate" and "life-saving" aid to continue after President Donald Trump ordered a 90-day suspension on taking office.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media during a joint news conference with Costa Rica's President Rodrigo Chaves at the presidential palace in San Jose, Costa Rica on February 4, 2025. (AFP)