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Rubio to convene meeting on ‘far-left political terrorism’ with representatives from 67 countries
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 16, 2026
· 4 min read
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN
(CNN) — Facing what Secretary of State Marco Rubio will describe as a “resurgence” of “far left political terrorism,” according to a State Department official, Rubio will convene diplomats from around the world in Washington on Thursday to discuss a response.
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Key takeaway ” Sixty-seven countries will attend the event, a State Department spokesperson said on Thursday.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's experience with domestic terrorism, particularly the 2019 mass shooting at a local mall, raises questions about the Trump administration's focus on "far-left political terrorism." While the administration prioritizes this issue, many experts and former officials argue that the threat from far-right extremists is more significant. As the city continues to heal and rebuild, residents may wonder how this national conversation will impact local efforts to prevent and respond to extremist violence. The absence of far-right extremism from the administration's counterterrorism strategy is notable, given the devastating impact of such violence in El Paso. As diplomats from 67 countries gather to discuss a response to "far-left political terrorism," El Pasoans will be watching to see how this effort addresses the complex and nuanced nature of domestic terrorism, and whether it will lead to meaningful support for communities that have faced the worst of it.
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Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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(CNN) — Facing what Secretary of State Marco Rubio will describe as a “resurgence” of “far left political terrorism,” according to a State Department official, Rubio will convene diplomats from around the world in Washington on Thursday to discuss a response.
It is a ...
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