SECRETARY RUBIO in PERU: For us to confront transnational criminal groups, we need to do it inside the sovereign territory of countries. We want to partner with those countries. It's in their interest to do it. That is why we have the Shield of the Americas.

Secretary Rubio stated the necessity of confronting transnational criminal groups within the sovereign territory of partner countries. He highlighted the 'Shield of the Americas' initiative as a mechanism for this cooperation.