U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as his nominee for secretary of state means that Latin America could play a prominent role in U.S. foreign policy over the next four years. Rubio, who is Cuban American, is known for hawkish positions on countries including China, Cuba, Iran, and Venezuela.

While Rubio has not been officially named, activists and experts in Latin America are already discussing what Trump policy would look like in his second term with Rubio as secreta

Rubio had been gunning for the job in TV appearances and in Trump's orbit, reports said, touting his foreign policy experience. The Florida senator serves as vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee and sits on the Foreign Relations Committee.