Mario Díaz-Balart, a U.S. Congressman representing Florida’s 26th District since 2003, posted several statements on his social media accounts addressing international relations and domestic policy issues in early August 2025.
On August 7, Díaz-Balart commented on his meeting with Tomás Uribe, son of former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe. He wrote: “Fue un placer reunirme con Tomás Uribe, hijo del expresidente Álvaro Uribe. Las persistentes violaciones al Estado de derecho en Colombia son indignantes y representan una seria amenaza para la relación entre Estados Unidos y Colombia.”
Later that day, he addressed regulatory changes affecting the citrus industry in Florida: “Grateful that the Trump FDA will finally revise the arbitrary Brix standard. This is an important step in helping #Florida citrus growers. @RepFranklin, I, and others in the Florida delegation have strongly advocated for this change. The industry has faced significant”
On August 8, Díaz-Balart spoke about actions taken against Venezuelan officials: “This decision demonstrates our firm commitment to justice and the rule of law by holding narco-dictator henchmen like Nicolás Maduro accountable for his heinous crimes as the ringleader of the criminal and terrorist organization known as the cartel de los Soles (the cartel of the”
Díaz-Balart’s career spans decades in public service; before entering Congress, he served in both chambers of Florida’s state legislature. Born in Fort Lauderdale in 1961 and currently residing in Miami, Díaz-Balart holds a BA from the University of South Florida.
