María Elvira Salazar
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María Elvira Salazar is a U.S. Representative for Florida's 27th congressional district, having taken office on January 3, 2021. A member of the Republican Party, she has a background in journalism and media, which informs her political communication style. Salazar has been vocal about her opposition to socialism, drawing on her family's experiences fleeing Cuba. She emphasizes the importance of freedom and democracy in her public statements and legislative priorities.
I just want to point out the fact that the President of Honduras, one of her first acts of government after she was elected president was to pardon all officials from her husband, Manuel Zelaya, that were accused of corruption charges…
President Joe Biden has taken every opportunity to ignore our allies in Latin America.
Ecuador is the only country on Latin America's Pacific Coast that does not have a free trade agreement with the United States.
Guatemala's President Giammattei told me personally over the phone that he felt disregarded by President Biden.
Our ally, President Abinader from the Dominican Republic, has been overlooked despite his aggressive anti-corruption measures.
I remain clear in my position: anyone with a pending asylum case, status-adjustment petition, or similar claim deserves to go through the legal process.





