Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Florida’s 27th district, used her social media platform to criticize a recent solidarity convoy’s visit to Cuba and the Cuban government’s treatment of its citizens.
On March 22, 2026, Salazar posted: “This is what hypocrisy looks like.
They fly to Cuba under the banner of “humanitarianism” and stand shoulder to shoulder with a murderous dictatorship.
People are dying.
Repression is constant.
An entire island is collapsing.
And they watch it from a five-star hotel with https://t.co/oZlo2ZMJyq“
The following day, March 23, she continued her criticism by posting: “A total fiasco.
This so-called “solidarity” convoy exposed the truth of performative socialism: self-proclaimed Marxists protected by the regime, touring a staged reality and repeating its talking points while Cubans endure blackouts, hunger, and repression.
All of it from the https://t.co/nAzqEH27Qu“
Later that same day, Salazar announced an upcoming television appearance to further discuss her views: ” Going live on @FoxNews @AmericaNewsroom in a few minutes to expose the hypocrisy of this so-called “solidarity” convoy in Cuba and the reality the regime doesn’t want you to see.
Tune in!”
The Cuban government has faced ongoing international criticism for its human rights record. Reports have documented widespread restrictions on freedom of expression, assembly, and political dissent. The country has also experienced economic challenges leading to shortages of basic goods and frequent power outages. Humanitarian delegations visiting Cuba have sometimes been accused by critics of overlooking these issues or inadvertently supporting official narratives.