hemisphere

In the 1820s, US President James Monroe articulated a new global order in which America and Europe confined themselves to their own hemispheres.

Writing on X, Rubio said the alliance was an "example for security and prosperity in our hemisphere".

The country, once one of the poorest nations in the western hemisphere, and a former British colony, has been enjoying a surge in wealth since it first discovered oil in its territorial waters in 2015.

The Trump administration has sought to oppose China's influence in the Western hemisphere and has accused a number of Central American governments of cosying up to the Chinese government and Chinese companies.

However, they claimed an impressive victory over England at Twickenham during their recent autumn tour of the northern hemisphere and their four regional sides made a strong start to their Super Rugby Pacific campaigns.