Mario Díaz-Balart, U.S. Congressman representing Florida’s 26th District since 2003, shared several updates on his social media account on August 4, 2025. His posts included recognition of the U.S. Coast Guard’s anniversary, congratulations to a newly confirmed ambassador, and a media appearance announcement.
In a post at 17:46 UTC, Díaz-Balart marked the anniversary of the U.S. Coast Guard by stating, “Happy 235th birthday to the @USCG
Beyond the enforcement of the law in U.S. waters and beyond, our Coast Guard protects Americans through search and rescue missions as well as by countering illegal and dangerous narcotics like fentanyl from being smuggled into the United https://t.co/yNwxBx2jjI“.
Later that day at 17:57 UTC, he congratulated John Arrigo on his diplomatic appointment with the message: “Congratulations to John Arrigo, a successful Florida-based entrepreneur, on his confirmation as U.S. Ambassador to Portugal!
I look forward to working with him to foster the ties between the United States and Portugal based on shared democratic values, commerce, and security. https://t.co/g1n8K4hqR5“.
Díaz-Balart also announced an upcoming live radio appearance at 19:24 UTC: “EN VIVO hoy a las 3:25 p.m. con Agustín Acosta y Carlos Acosta por @ActualidadRadio 1040AM.
https://t.co/AqM7qzp6cehttps://t.co/TtJwq3nbI1“.
Díaz-Balart has served in Congress since 2003 after previously holding seats in both chambers of Florida’s state legislature from 1988 through 2000. Born in Fort Lauderdale in 1961 and currently residing in Miami, he is an alumnus of the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
