The phone call between Secretary Rubio and Foreign Minister Albares took place.
Source summary
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on January 9, 2026, in a readout issued by the Office of the Spokesperson. According to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, they discussed
U.S. counternarcotics operations in the
Caribbean and emphasized the need for a proper, judicious transition of power in
Venezuela. The statement gives no further operational details or specific agreements.