Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a U.S. Representative from Florida, posted on March 25, 2026, about her continued support for extending protections for Venezuelans living in the United States. In her English-language post, Salazar stated: “While we are encouraged by signs of progress in Venezuela, much work remains and the country is still not safe for return. That’s why I signed a discharge petition to advance the Venezuela TPS Act that would extend protections for Venezuelans in the U.S. for an additional 18” (March 25, 2026).
A subsequent tweet provided a link to further information: “https://t.co/wNBuip6deN” (March 25, 2026).
Later that day, Salazar published a similar message in Spanish: “Aunque vemos señales de progreso en Venezuela, la realidad es que aún queda mucho por hacer y el país aún no es seguro para muchos. Por eso firmé una petición para llevar al pleno la Ley de TPS para Venezuela y obligar al Congreso a votar, extendiendo estas protección por 18” (March 25, 2026).
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) allows individuals from designated countries experiencing ongoing armed conflict or environmental disaster to remain and work legally in the United States while conditions remain unsafe in their home country.
Salazar’s posts come amid ongoing debate in Congress over immigration policy and humanitarian protections for Venezuelan nationals.