Rep. María Elvira Salazar, U.S. Representative for Florida’s 27th congressional district, posted several messages on March 19, 2026 addressing issues related to Cuba and support for American seniors.
In a post published at 16:04 UTC, Salazar quoted Cuban activist Rosa María Payá in her criticism of the Cuban government: “@RosaMariaPaya lo ha dejado claro: el régimen cubano no reforma: reprime, controla y sobrevive sembrando miedo. Ni siquiera puede mantener el país con las luces encendidas.
El presidente Donald Trump tiene una oportunidad única de ayudar a liberar al pueblo cubano y pararse” (March 19, 2026).
Later that day at 20:29 UTC, she shared another message highlighting the importance of supporting older Americans: “America’s seniors built this country, and they deserve more than gratitude; they deserve action.
From rising healthcare costs to housing and long-term care, their challenges are too important to be buried in bureaucracy.
Proud to co-sponsor a resolution to establish a Permanent” (March 19, 2026). The tweet emphasizes her involvement in efforts aimed at establishing lasting legislative solutions for senior citizens facing mounting economic pressures related to healthcare and housing.
Salazar also posted a link without additional commentary at the same time: “https://t.co/fTzJW4SaUm” (March 19, 2026).
The congresswoman’s remarks on Cuba come amid ongoing international scrutiny of human rights conditions on the island nation. Many observers have noted that calls for reform by activists such as Rosa María Payá have highlighted persistent repression by the Cuban government.
Her comments regarding American seniors reflect broader concerns about the affordability of health care and long-term services in the United States—a subject frequently debated in Congress as lawmakers seek policy responses that address an aging population’s needs.