Mario Díaz-Balart, U.S. Congressman representing Florida’s 26th District since 2003, posted a series of messages on April 14, 2026, addressing the anniversary of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, expressing concern over the political situation in Colombia, and commemorating Yom HaShoah.
In his first post at 13:46 UTC, Díaz-Balart marked the founding of the Air Force Reserve by stating: “Happy Birthday to the U.S. Air Force Reserve!
Since 1948, our Citizen Airmen and women have stood ready to fly, fight, and win at a moment’s notice–balancing careers, families, and service to the nation.
Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice.”
Later that day at 16:47 UTC, he commented on developments in Colombia under President Gustavo Petro: “Me preocupa mucho la peligrosa situación en Colombia bajo la administración de Petro, lo cual está poniendo en riesgo la estrecha relación entre EE.UU. y Colombia.
Las recientes amenazas contra líderes y candidatos, como Paloma Valencia y Abelardo de la Espriella, reflejan un”.
At 19:19 UTC on the same day, Díaz-Balart observed Yom HaShoah with a message about Holocaust remembrance and rising antisemitism: “On Yom HaShoah, we remember the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust and honor the survivors who endured unimaginable horrors.
The rise in antisemitism, across the world and here in the United States, is deeply alarming and dangerous, and must be condemned in every”.
Díaz-Balart has been active in public service for decades; before joining Congress in 2003 as representative for Florida’s 26th District he served in both chambers of Florida’s legislature. Born in Fort Lauderdale in 1961 and currently residing in Miami at age 61, he holds a BA from the University of South Florida.
