Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, has recently addressed issues concerning Mexico’s role in Latin America and legislative efforts regarding presidential authority to act against terrorist organizations.
On December 17, 2025, Salazar announced an upcoming hearing: “Today, at 2 pm the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere will examine Mexico’s role in Latin America. Mexico needs to stand up for democracy in the region. Transparency matters. Watch the hearing here: https://t.co/Ffe7WiG5Os”
Later that day, she voiced her opposition to a legislative measure known as the War Powers Resolution. In her post from December 17, 2025, Salazar stated: “As I said on the House floor, I oppose the War Powers Resolution that would block the President from acting against terrorist organizations in Venezuela and across our hemisphere. It sends the wrong message at the wrong time. We must stand firm and confront narco-terrorists like https://t.co/Ji66HoVVqB”
She reiterated this position in Spanish shortly after: “Como dije en el pleno de la Cámara, rechazo la Resolución de Poderes de Guerra que le ata las manos al Presidente frente a organizaciones terroristas en Venezuela y en todo nuestro hemisferio. Es el mensaje equivocado en el momento equivocado. Frente a narco-terroristas como https://t.co/s8Ml5G7Tfk”
The War Powers Resolution is legislation designed to limit presidential military action without congressional approval. Debates around its application have been ongoing since its passage in 1973, especially regarding U.S. actions abroad.
Salazar’s comments come amid heightened concerns about security threats from criminal organizations operating within Latin America and their impact on regional stability.
