Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a U.S. Representative for Florida’s 27th congressional district, posted several updates on September 25, 2025, highlighting community investments and expressing concerns over antisemitism in Colombia.
In one post on September 25, Salazar shared news of secured funding for local infrastructure: “¡Qué maravilla ver de primera mano cómo avanzan los proyectos de nuestra comunidad! Hemos asegurado $4.4 millones en fondos para el Proyecto de Mejoras en Marlin Road en Cutler Bay.
Con esta inversión tendremos cruces peatonales más seguros, carriles para bicicletas, aceras” (posted at 16:00 UTC). The announcement refers to the allocation of $4.4 million toward the Marlin Road Improvement Project in Cutler Bay to enhance pedestrian crossings, bike lanes, and sidewalks.
Later that day, Salazar addressed the issue of antisemitism with two posts in English and Spanish. At 17:52 UTC she wrote: “Antisemitism cannot and will not be tolerated wherever it appears, and I fully support every effort to stop it in its tracks.
That’s why, in a recent letter, I urged Secretary Rubio to address the rise of antisemitism in Colombia and President Petro’s troubling rhetoric.
Our”. Shortly after at 17:56 UTC she reiterated her position in Spanish: “El antisemitismo jamás debe ser tolerado, venga de donde venga. Respaldo plenamente todos los esfuerzos para erradicarlo de raíz.
Por eso, en una carta reciente insté al Secretario Rubio a abordar el aumento del antisemitismo en Colombia y la retórica preocupante del Presidente”.
These statements refer to recent concerns about increased antisemitic incidents and comments from Colombian leadership. The representative indicated that she had communicated these concerns directly to Secretary Rubio through an official letter.
María Elvira Salazar has previously been involved in advocating for community projects within her district as well as addressing issues related to foreign policy and human rights.
