Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Florida’s 27th district, published a series of posts on her official X account in early February 2026 addressing political developments in Latin America.
On February 2, Salazar congratulated Costa Rica’s newly elected president, writing: “¡Felicitaciones a la presidenta electa Laura Fernández por su victoria! Estados Unidos valora profundamente su alianza con Costa Rica y espera seguir fortaleciendo el comercio, la inversión y las oportunidades para nuestras naciones.”
The following day, she commented on Colombian politics ahead of President Gustavo Petro’s visit to the White House. In her post dated February 3, Salazar stated: “Previo a la visita de Petro a la Casa Blanca, lo dije en Semana: lo mejor que le pudo pasar a Colombia es tener a Trump, un presidente que defiende la democracia en este hemisferio. El mensaje a Petro es claro: sin constituyentes, sin atajos y sin jugar con la Constitución.”
Costa Rica has historically maintained close diplomatic and economic ties with the United States. The two countries collaborate on trade and security initiatives and have participated in multiple free trade agreements over recent decades.
In Colombia, President Gustavo Petro’s administration has generated debate regarding constitutional reforms and the use of constituent assemblies. Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been vocal about supporting traditional democratic frameworks in Latin America.
Salazar is known for her active engagement on foreign policy issues concerning Latin America and frequently comments on U.S.-Latin American relations.