Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Florida’s 27th district, posted a series of statements on her social media accounts addressing recent political events in Cuba and Costa Rica.
On February 1, 2026, Salazar expressed support for Mike Hammer following an incident in Cuba. She wrote, “I stand in full solidarity with @MikeHammerUSA after the cowardly mob ambush ordered by the Cuban dictatorship.
These so-called “acts of repudiation” are state-directed political attacks carried out by the regime’s repressive machinery.
A dictatorship that needs mobs to survive”. The same day, she reiterated her message in Spanish: “Toda mi solidaridad con @MikeHammerUSA tras la cobarde emboscada de una turba ordenada por la dictadura cubana.
Los llamados “actos de repudio” no son más que ataques políticos dirigidos por el Estado y ejecutados por la maquinaria represiva del régimen.
Una dictadura que” (February 1, 2026).
The “acts of repudiation” referenced by Salazar are public acts organized by the Cuban government to intimidate or silence critics and dissidents. These actions have been widely documented as part of the state’s approach to suppressing opposition voices.
On February 2, 2026, Salazar commented on developments in Costa Rica: “Congratulations to President-Elect Laura Fernández and the Sovereign People Party on their victory!
The United States values its strong partnership with Costa Rica and looks forward to growing trade, investment, and opportunity for both our nations.”
Costa Rica has maintained a longstanding diplomatic relationship with the United States. The two countries cooperate closely on economic development and regional security initiatives.