Living in fear of a knock at the door: the Cubans being deported under Trump The US president has deported far more Cuban nationals during his second term than the entirety of his first The Guardian - US · Jun 14
Florida Rep. Salazar Backs Conservative Candidate in Sunday's Colombian Election: 'Cannot Afford Another Petrismo Disaster' "We know that under the Petro administration coca cultivation reached record levels, close to 300,000 hectares," said Salazar in a video on X Latin Times · May 28
DeSantis unveils gerrymandered Florida map as redistricting war rages The state constitution bans intentionally drawing maps to benefit either party. Axios · Apr 27
Conservative Super PAC Targets GOP Lawmakers Over Immigration Reform Bill The Homeland Political Action Committee, founded by conservative activist Ryan Girdusky, is aiming at House Republicans backing an immigration reform bill, according to a new report. International Business Times · Apr 24
Haitians in Miami Get Rare Republican Support as TPS Battle Intensifies with DHS and Congress In a rare break with President Donald Trump on immigration, two Miami Republicans joined Democrats this week to help advance and pass legislation protecting Haitians from losing Temporary Protected Status, a move with immediate significance in South Florida, where one of the nation's largest Haitian communities has spent months warning… Latin Times · Apr 16
GOP Rep. Salazar Says Immigration Crisis 'Has Already Reached Our Churches', Claims 1 in 12 Christians Face Deportation She also stated that "immigration is a matter of conscience" and invoked scripture to argue that "if one part suffers, every part suffers with it" Latin Times · Apr 14
GOP Rep. Salazar Reportedly Hit With Death Threats as MAGA Base Erupts Over Immigration Plan According to POLITICO, Salazar has been targeted with online abuse and threats, including messages labeling her a "RINO" (Republican in Name Only) Latin Times · Apr 13
Salazar Slams Critics Over Claims That Dignity Act Amounts to Amnesty for Immigrants: 'Read the Bill Before You Open Your Mouth' Supporters describe the bill as a "pragmatic" attempt to address labor shortages, border enforcement and the legal status of long-term residents Latin Times · Apr 8
Democrats Make Inroads in Florida as Trust in GOP Erodes Among Latino Voters: Report Experts say ongoing Trump administration policies could complicate the GOP's appeal to many Latino voters in Florida, especially in South Florida, which for years has relied on voters of Cuban and Venezuelan descent to win the state. Latin Times · Apr 6
Florida Republican Representative Salazar Breaks With Trump Over Delcy Rodríguez, Calls Venezuela's Interim President "A Thief" Salazar also reiterated not to deport Venezuelans currently living in the U.S. under temporary protections: "I do [want them to stay] because they came in legally" Latin Times · Apr 3
Venezuelan American Candidate in Florida Calls Republican Congresswoman Salazar 'A Leader of Mass Deportation' The exchange comes as Hector Mujica formally entered the race for Congress in Florida on Thursday, shifting from a previous bid for the U.S. Senate Latin Times · Apr 3
Florida Republican María Elvira Salazar Urges Trump Administration to Restart Citizenship Process for Cubans and Venezuelans Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar is pressing the Trump administration to restart stalled citizenship and naturalization processes, warning that thousands of Cuban and Venezuelan immigrants remain in legal limbo despite having followed U.S. immigration rules. Latin Times · Apr 1
Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Asks Trump's DHS To Resume Legal Immigration Paths A Republican member Congress says citizenship and naturalization processes should resume, noting that thousands of Cuban and Venezuelan immigrants remain in legal limbo. International Business Times · Apr 1
Ratings changes: 9 House races move toward Democrats ANALYSIS — Three months after Inside Elections shifted a dozen House race ratings toward Democrats, nine more are moving the same way as Republicans look to defend their narrow House majority. The national atmosphere remains tough for the GOP. Historical midterm trends, President Donald Trump’s negative job approval rating and… Roll Call · Mar 18
Latin Times · Mar 13 Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, Who Warned Republicans About Exodus Of Latino Voters, Could Be At Risk Of Losing Her Seat: Report Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, who has been warning Republicans about losing ground with Latinos as a result of policies implemented during the Trump administration, could be at risk of losing her seat, according to a new report.
Latin Times · Jan 27 Republican Rep. Celebrates Mexico Stopping An Oil Shipment To Cuba: 'Clear Sign The End Of The Regime Is Getting Close' Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar celebrated the stopping of an oil shipment to Cuba as the Trump administration continues to push for regime change in Havana.
Latin Times · Jan 27 Mexico's State-Run Oil Company Reportedly Stops Shipment To Cuba Amid Pressure From Trump Admin Mexico's state-run oil company Pemex stopped a shipment to Cuba scheduled from this month amid pressure from the Trump administration, which is reportedly seeking to achieve regime change in the island.
Latin Times · Jan 24 Republican Rep. Issues Warning To Mexican President Sheinbaum Over Oil Shipments To Cuba: 'Carefully Think Her Next Step' Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar issued a warning to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum over the country's oil shipments to Cuba, saying they could impact upcoming trade negotiations.
The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2025 A Democratic mayor for Miami is not just Trump backlash – it’s a seismic shift Eileen Higgins’s win has reset the city’s political landscape in some ways not seen in 28 years, and in others not at all
Latin Times · Dec 9, 2025 GOP Congresswoman Salazar Calls U.S. Immigration Pause for 19 Countries 'Un-American': 'Collective Punishment' Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar criticized the Trump administration's temporary suspension of immigration applications from nationals of 19 countries, calling the policy "un-American"
Latin Times · Nov 26, 2025 GOP Rep. Salazar Slams Laura Loomer Over Venezuela Stance: 'Why Are You Defending A Terrorist Dictator?' Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar slammed MAGA activist Laura Loomer after the latter claimed the lawmaker advocated for "illegal aliens from Venezuela to stay in the United States" and called for "US intervention and full blown regime change in Venezuela, home to the worlds' largest oil reserves and rare earth…
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025 Congresswoman defends Trump calling female reporter ‘Piggy’: ‘No one is perfect’ Salazar said that ‘no one is perfect’ while defending Trump, whom she also described as being ‘picturesque’
Latin Times · Nov 18, 2025 Democrats Claim Florida GOP Rep. Salazar Is In 'Panic' After Sharp Latino Voting Shift in Latest Elections U.S. Rep. María Elvira Salazar is urging Republicans to adopt more Latino-friendly policies as Democrats accuse her of "panicking" over a sharp voter shift reflected in this month's election results.
Latin Times · Nov 17, 2025 Republican Rep. Celebrates Designation of Cartel De Los Soles As Terrorist Organization: 'Necessary Step Toward Ending Maduro's Criminal Reign' Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar celebrated the Trump administration's designation of the Cartel De Los Soles as a terrorist organization, calling it a "necessary step toward ending Maduro's criminal reign."
Latin Times · Nov 5, 2025 GOP Rep. Warns Republicans Are Losing The Latinos Who Helped Trump Win In The Last Election: 'Wake Up' Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar warned the Trump administration that its edge with Latinos is "slipping away" following the party's defeats in several elections on Tuesday.