All of the countries — three of which Mr. Tillerson would visit on his trip — have been solid allies in tackling the narcotics problem. In Argentina, he and his counterpart, Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie, talked about opening the United States market to Argentine fruits and vegetables — an important deal for the Argentines. As the trip progressed it appeared as though Mr. Tillerson achieved his narrow goal. By the end, Mr. Tillerson quietly boasted that this was now on the table and that Mr. Trump would ultimately decide. Mr. Tillerson may have incrementally improved America’s standing in the region, but with all his baggage, he couldn’t fully restore it.

Source: New York Times February 09, 2018 20:27 UTC