Rep. María Elvira Salazar, U.S. Representative for Florida’s 27th congressional district, recently used her social media platform to highlight legislative efforts targeting Russian mercenary networks and to call for stricter enforcement of sanctions against the Cuban government.
On February 11, 2026, Salazar stated in Spanish: “Me enorgullece co-liderar la Ley HARM 2.0, una acción firme para enfrentar a las redes mercenarias rusas que operan como brazos del Kremlin, sostienen dictaduras y exportan violencia alrededor del mundo. Esta legislación va más allá: apunta directamente a los grupos que”. This message underscores her involvement in the HARM 2.0 Act, which she describes as targeting Russian mercenary organizations allegedly supporting authoritarian regimes and spreading violence internationally.
Later that day, Salazar posted a link without additional commentary: “https://t.co/oqJT9w9E15” (February 11, 2026).
In another post on February 11, Salazar wrote in English: “Proud to stand with my brothers @RepCarlos and @MarioDB in demanding real enforcement and zero loopholes that hand the Cuban dictatorship a financial lifeline. Sanctions are meant to choke off the resources the regime uses to survive and repress. We are urging the Administration”. Here she calls for rigorous application of U.S. sanctions against Cuba alongside fellow representatives Carlos Gimenez and Mario Diaz-Balart.
The referenced HARM (Holding Accountable Russian Mercenaries) Act has been part of broader U.S. legislative initiatives designed to counter activities by private military companies linked to Russia’s government—particularly those accused of destabilizing regions abroad or supporting authoritarian governments through paramilitary operations.
Regarding Cuba policy, U.S. lawmakers have periodically debated the effectiveness of sanctions intended to limit funding available to the Cuban government amid concerns over human rights practices and political repression.