South Miami-Dade News

Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a current member of the U.S. Congress representing Florida's 27th district, shared a series of tweets on April 10, 2025. Her statements reflect her engagements and sentiments toward her congressional duties and international matters. She assumed her congressional role in 2021 after replacing former Congress member Donna Shalala. Salazar, born in Miami in 1961, has a rich history in Florida politics and academia, having graduated from the University of Miami in 1983.

In one tweet at 15:27 UTC, Rep. Salazar expressed her pleasure in serving alongside fellow representatives Rep. Huizenga and Rep. Young Kim, stating, "It is an honor to be serving the American people with you!" This message reflects her appreciation of collaborative work within the U.S. Congress.

Following shortly, at 15:28 UTC, Rep. Salazar reiterated her sentiment in Spanish, "¡Es un honor servir al pueblo americano junto a ustedes! @RepHuizenga y @RepYoungKim," acknowledging the multicultural aspect of her electorate and her role.

Later in the day, at 18:21 UTC, she addressed international concerns regarding a tragic event in the Dominican Republic. In this tweet, she stated, "The United States and the people of Miami are united in sorrow with the people of the Dominican Republic as they grieve the tragic incident at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo," conveying solidarity with the Dominican Republic during a time of mourning.

María Elvira Salazar has been in the U.S. Congress, representing Florida's 27th District, since 2021. Prior to her current role, she served in the Florida House of Representatives and continues to reside in Miami.