Mario Díaz-Balart, U.S. Congressman representing Florida’s 26th District since 2003, published a series of statements on August 27, 2025, condemning the Venezuelan government led by Nicolás Maduro and addressing regional security concerns.
In a post dated August 27, Díaz-Balart stated: “Maduro es la cabecilla del grupo criminal y terrorista, el Cartel de los Soles, responsable de gran parte de las drogas que entran a Estados Unidos y amenazan la seguridad nacional de nuestro país. El régimen de Maduro en Venezuela es ilegítimo. Es hora de que se largue ya.”
Later that day, he posted another message referencing U.S.-Colombia relations: “El legislador subrayó que la medida busca enviar un mensaje claro a Bogotá: Washington no tolerará políticas que fortalezcan regímenes autoritarios o que permitan el avance de redes criminales que amenazan la seguridad regional y la salud pública en Estados Unidos.” A third post from the same date contained only a link: https://t.co/e6Wj4BFMgr
Díaz-Balart has been active in U.S. politics for decades, having previously served in both chambers of the Florida legislature before his tenure in Congress began in 2003. He was born in Fort Lauderdale in 1961 and currently resides in Miami. Díaz-Balart holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Florida.
His recent statements reflect ongoing tensions between the United States and Venezuela over allegations of drug trafficking and concerns about authoritarian governance in Latin America.
