Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida, used her social media platform on March 27, 2026, to advocate for the DIGNITY Act and express criticism of Cuba’s government.
In a post at 16:49 UTC, Salazar wrote: “Washington won’t move on its own. You make it move. That’s what this coalition is, real people, real leaders, real momentum behind the DIGNITY Act. At its core, this is a mission of faith and the unshakable belief that every human being is made in the image of God and deserves”.
Later that day at 17:06 UTC, she reiterated her message in Spanish: “Washington no se mueve solo. Hay que hacerlo moverse. Y eso es esta coalición: gente real, liderazgo de verdad y un impulso imparable detrás de la Ley Dignidad. En el fondo, esto es una misión de fe, la convicción inquebrantable de que cada ser humano está hecho a imagen de”.
At 18:30 UTC on the same day, Salazar referenced Senator Marco Rubio while criticizing Cuba’s leadership: “.@SecRubio said it best: the only thing worse than a communist is an incompetent communist, like those running Cuba! No one is going to invest in a failing communist country. Cuba needs a NEW government, a NEW economic model and a future of FREEDOM! https://t.co/xCeq97mVnJ”.
The DIGNITY Act is an immigration reform bill introduced by Rep. Salazar that aims to address border security and provide legal status for undocumented immigrants who meet certain requirements.
Cuba has faced longstanding criticism from U.S. lawmakers regarding its political system and economic challenges under communist rule.