U.S. Representative María Elvira Salazar, who represents Florida’s 27th congressional district, recently addressed several issues on her social media account, including the fight against narco-terrorism, financial exploitation of seniors in Florida, and welcoming new U.S. citizens.
On September 16, 2025, Salazar commented on efforts to combat drug trafficking and related violence in the Western Hemisphere. She wrote: “Durante demasiado tiempo, los narco-terroristas han envenenado a nuestras comunidades y desestabilizado nuestro hemisferio. Gracias al liderazgo de @POTUS, hoy les estamos dando la pelea con toda la fuerza para defender al pueblo estadounidense.”
Later that day, Salazar highlighted concerns about financial crimes targeting older adults in Florida. She stated: “Financial predators are stealing from Florida’s seniors. Not on my watch! This week, I’m backing the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act, giving firms the power to freeze suspicious withdrawals, protect retirement savings, and shut down these thieves once and for all.” The Financial Exploitation Prevention Act aims to empower financial institutions to intervene when suspicious activity is detected in seniors’ accounts.
On September 17, 2025—Constitution Day—Salazar welcomed new American citizens with a message celebrating their achievement. She posted: “Welcome to America’s newest citizens! It’s the honor of a lifetime, especially on Constitution Day. Today you join the greatest club in the world, one forged in freedom and sustained by the courage of those who came before us. This nation, its laws, and its traditions are”
Salazar has previously focused her legislative work on combating organized crime linked to drug trafficking networks operating across Latin America and supporting policies aimed at protecting vulnerable populations such as senior citizens from fraud and abuse.
Florida’s large senior population makes it a frequent target for scams and financial exploitation schemes. Efforts like the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act seek to address these risks by providing legal tools for intervention.
Constitution Day is observed annually on September 17th to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787 and recognize both native-born and naturalized citizens.
