The Rise of Rubio
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The Rise of Rubio: How Rubio’s Cuban Roots, Career, and Aspirations Will Impact U.S. Foreign Policy
As the incoming Secretary of State, Marco Rubio is poised to shape U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy in a rapidly evolving global landscape. Join WorldDenver and Biennial of the Americas for an insightful discussion, moderated by CBS’s Anna Alejo, with Manuel Roig-Franzia— journalist, former Washington Post Miami Bureau Chief, and author of The Rise of Marco Rubio. Roig-Franzia will offer a deep dive into Rubio’s political journey, his Cuban heritage, and the pivotal experiences that fueled his swift ascent in American politics. Gain a unique perspective on how Rubio’s past actions and future ambitions will influence his approach to leading U.S. diplomacy.
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Manuel Roig-Franzia, Author, Journalist, & Former Washington Post Miami Bureau Chief
Manuel Roig-Franzia is a feature writer in The Washington Post’s Style section, where he profiles national figures in the worlds of politics, the law and the arts. He previously served as bureau chief in Miami for The Post’s National staff and in Mexico City for the Post’s Foreign staff. He has covered U.S. and international presidential campaigns, the January 2010 Haiti earthquake and more than a dozen major hurricanes, including Katrina. He is the author of The Rise of Marco Rubio, a biography of the Florida senator and former Republican presidential candidate. Roig-Franzia was born in Spain and came to The Post from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, where he wrote about the colorful four-time governor Edwin Edwards.
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The Rise of Rubio: How Rubio’s Cuban Roots, Career, and Aspirations Will Impact U.S. Foreign Policy
As the incoming Secretary of State, Marco Rubio is poised to shape U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy in a rapidly evolving global landscape. Join WorldDenver and Biennial of the Americas for an insightful discussion, moderated by CBS’s Anna Alejo, with Manuel Roig-Franzia— journalist, former Washington Post Miami Bureau Chief, and author of The Rise of Marco Rubio. Roig-Franzia will offer a deep dive into Rubio’s political journey, his Cuban heritage, and the pivotal experiences that fueled his swift ascent in American politics. Gain a unique perspective on how Rubio’s past actions and future ambitions will influence his approach to leading U.S. diplomacy.
About the Speaker
Manuel Roig-Franzia, Author, Journalist, & Former Washington Post Miami Bureau Chief
Manuel Roig-Franzia is a feature writer in The Washington Post’s Style section, where he profiles national figures in the worlds of politics, the law and the arts. He previously served as bureau chief in Miami for The Post’s National staff and in Mexico City for the Post’s Foreign staff. He has covered U.S. and international presidential campaigns, the January 2010 Haiti earthquake and more than a dozen major hurricanes, including Katrina. He is the author of The Rise of Marco Rubio, a biography of the Florida senator and former Republican presidential candidate. Roig-Franzia was born in Spain and came to The Post from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, where he wrote about the colorful four-time governor Edwin Edwards.