South Miami-Dade News

Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Florida's 27th district, has been vocal on recent international and legislative issues through her social media presence. On December 4, 2024, she addressed concerns regarding diplomatic relations and human rights violations in Venezuela.

In a tweet posted on December 4, Salazar highlighted an incident involving the Argentine Embassy in Caracas. She stated, "The siege of the Argentine Embassy in Caracas is a stark reminder of the Maduro regime's disregard for our democratic allies and basic human rights." She emphasized that such actions against diplomacy must be condemned and urged against silence in response to tyranny.

Later that day, Salazar reiterated her stance in Spanish, posting another tweet at 21:44 UTC. She remarked on the same issue by saying, "El asedio a la Embajada argentina en Caracas es un duro recordatorio del desprecio del régimen de Maduro por nuestros aliados democráticos y los Derechos Humanos básicos." Her message remained consistent with her call for condemnation of attacks on diplomacy.

On December 5, Salazar shared news about legislative progress concerning historical recognition. At 17:16 UTC, she tweeted about the successful passage of her Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act in the House. She expressed gratitude towards fellow legislators who supported this initiative aimed at honoring diplomats who saved Jewish lives during World War II: " The House PASSED my Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act!"