North Miami-Dade News

Mario Díaz-Balart, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Florida's 26th District, shared his views on various political issues through a series of tweets on February 12, 2025. Díaz-Balart, who has been in Congress since 2003 and previously served in the Florida House of Representatives and Senate, addressed topics ranging from border control to economic policies and international human rights.

In a tweet posted at 00:19:08 UTC, Díaz-Balart commented on border security measures, stating, "This is what happens when you enforce the rule of law and take back control of the border. HUGE wins for the American people and our national security ."

Later that day, at 16:58:41 UTC, he addressed the political landscape in Congress, highlighting an increase in Hispanic and minority Republicans. He remarked that this shift signifies a rejection of leftist policies which he claims have led to inflation, high gas prices, and a significant border crisis.

In another tweet posted at 21:49:51 UTC, Díaz-Balart condemned the detention of Jesús Armas by Venezuela's Maduro regime. He described Armas' detention as "another blatant assault on democracy and human rights" and called for his immediate release from El Helicoide prison.