U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio admitted on Wednesday to having “conversations” involving Argentina and other countries about potentially accepting immigrants the Trump administration has decided to deport. Critical minerals under the spotlightMinisters from over 50 countries are attending the United States’ summit on critical minerals this week in Washington, DC. Argentina was invited to the summit due to its vast resources of critical minerals. Secretary of State Rubio emphasized the importance of Argentina’s place in the plan. “Furthermore, its location in the Western Hemisphere has strategic value not only for Argentina but also, obviously, for the United States,” he concluded.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald February 04, 2026 23:23 UTC