Today, Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Joaquín Castro (D-TX) hosted the International Republican Institute to award the Bishop of Matagalpa, Monsignor Rolando Álvarez, with the 2024 Freedom Award for his contributions to the fight for religious liberty in Nicaragua.
On May 15, 2024, Representatives María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Joaquín Castro (D-TX) welcomed the International Republican Institute to award Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa the Freedom Award 2024 for his contributions to the fight for religious freedom in Nicaragua. Since 2018, dictators Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo have launched an unprecedented assault on the Catholic Church in Nicaragua. Bishop Álvarez was expelled and permanently banned from Nicaragua for fulfilling his duty as a guide to the 75% of Nicaraguans who are Catholics. The United States and...
Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Bill Huizenga (R-MI) have submitted a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, seeking clarification on how President Biden's proposed easing of financial sanctions on Cuba aligns with existing U.S. law. Reps. Carlos A. Giménez (R-FL) and Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) also signed the letter.
Today, Congress members María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Bill Huizenga (R-MI) submitted a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, demanding an explanation on how President Biden's plans to alleviate financial sanctions on the Cuban regime are consistent with current U.S. legislation. Representatives Carlos A. Giménez (R-FL) and Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) also joined the letter.
Representative Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) has extended an invitation to media personnel to attend the Mother's Day Celebration at the City of Miami's Allapattah Community Action Center. The event, scheduled for Friday, May 10, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., will feature special check presentation ceremonies and will honor Miriam Urra, Executive Director of the Allapattah Community Elderly and Childcare Centers, with a congressional record in recognition of Women's History Month.
Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) has announced Natalie Castro, a junior at Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School and a resident of Hialeah, Florida, as the winner of the 26th Congressional District's 2024 Congressional Art Competition, titled "An Artistic Discovery." Natalie's artwork, titled “Great Blue Heron,” was selected from among 100 entries submitted by students from seven participating schools. Natalie’s piece will be showcased in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Chairwoman of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), and Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) promoted their historic Americas Act before the Council of the Americas at the Organization of American States (OAS).
Today, Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) presented their landmark Americas Act before the Council of the Americas at the Organization of American States (OAS). This comes at a time when China's influence in the Western Hemisphere is increasingly growing. The proponents of the Americas Act believe it to be an effective tool for the United States to demonstrate its commitment to its Latin American allies as a steadfast trading partner and ally.
Today, Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) issued a letter to the State Department and the U.S. Agency on International Development (USAID), seeking an explanation for what they perceive as undue interference in Guatemalan domestic affairs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Chairwoman of the Subcommittee for the Western Hemisphere, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), criticized Brazilian President Lula da Silva and Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes for censoring opposition voices on social media during a hearing on the state of Democracy and Rule of Law in Brazil. She also defended Elon Musk against unprecedented Brazilian censorship.
Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) has criticized Brazilian President Lula da Silva and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes for their alleged censorship of opposition voices on social media. The comments were made during a hearing about the state of democracy and the rule of law in Brazil. Salazar also defended Elon Musk, who she believes is being unfairly targeted by Brazilian authorities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Chairwoman of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), joined Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) in sending a letter to the State Department and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The representatives are demanding an explanation for what they perceive as inappropriate interference in Guatemalan internal affairs.
Today, the Chairwoman of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), accused Brazilian President Lula da Silva and Supreme Federal Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes of censoring opposition voices on social media. This occurred during a hearing on the state of Democracy and Rule of Law in Brazil. She also defended Elon Musk against an unprecedented Brazilian censorship.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs of the House Committee on Appropriations, issued the following statement regarding Israeli Defense Forces's actions to destroy Hamas in Rafah:In response to the ongoing conflict, Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart emphasized that, "Let us not forget that Hamas has brought this upon the people of Gaza, not Israel. Hamas is solely responsible for what is happening in Rafah today."Díaz-Balart further asserted, "It is Israel's...