Rep. María Elvira Salazar, U.S. Representative for Florida’s 27th congressional district, posted a series of messages on her social media accounts honoring Memorial Day and announcing her new role with the International Republican Institute.
On May 25, 2026, Salazar commemorated Memorial Day by stating, “En este Memorial Day, honramos a los valientes hombres y mujeres que dieron su vida por nuestra nación. Gracias a su sacrificio, hoy vivimos en libertad. Su legado jamás será olvidado. Que Dios bendiga a nuestros héroes, a sus familias, y a los Estados Unidos de América. https://t.co/ZCTdyc1cVu”.
The following day, May 26, 2026, Salazar announced her appointment to the Board of Directors of the International Republican Institute (IRI), an organization known for supporting democracy and those resisting authoritarianism globally. She wrote: “It is a profound honor to join the Board of Directors of the International Republican Institute @IRIglobal , an organization that for decades has stood with those fighting tyranny and advancing democracy around the world. As the daughter of parents who left everything behind so”. The message was accompanied by another post linking to additional information: “https://t.co/QHVUQm8gTa”.
The International Republican Institute is a nonprofit organization affiliated with the U.S. Republican Party that works internationally to promote democratic principles and practices.
Salazar’s public statements reflect both her legislative priorities and personal background as the daughter of Cuban immigrants who fled political repression.