FL-27 Newsletter Vol. 118, Issue #69 Dear Friends/Amigos, I hope you and your loved ones had a restful and reflective Fourth of July! For me, the holiday carries so much meaning and not just because it is the day we celebrate our independence from Britain. It also means the world to me that I, the daughter of Cuban refugees, have the privilege to represent our beautiful community here in Miami. Thank you all for making Miami the special place that it is. It is an honor to be able to serve you in Congress. As always, if you would like to leave me and my office a comment, call (202) 225-3931. Sincerely/Atentamente, María E. Salazar U.S. Representative (FL-27) ICYMI: EXPOSING THE CURSE OF SOCIALISM IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN! In a hearing I convened in the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I dove into the Biden Administration's policy towards our neighbors in Latin America, taking a close look at Cuba, Nicaragua, and Honduras. In these three countries, alarming new developments warrant decisive American action. For example, the socialist Nicaraguan government under the dictators Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo are now facilitating charter flights from around the world filled with people who are seeking to cross the U.S. southern border illegally. This situation is only made more pressing knowing that 8 Tajikistani members of the terrorist group ISIS who made this journey were apprehended in the United States. This national security risk definitely warrants the placement of Nicaragua on the State Sponsors of Terrorism list. Read more about this and other lines of questioning I made at the hearing by clicking the link here. NOW ACCEPTING FALL INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR WASHINGTON, D.C. AND MIAMI OFFICES! Are you interested in serving your community? Do you need college credit? Are you looking for valuable work experience? Apply for an internship in my office today! My Washington, D.C. and Miami offices are looking for interns to join our team for the fall semester (approximately between September and December 2024). The deadline for both offices is the end of this month, Wednesday, July 31, 2024! For more information and to apply, visit the link here! CASEWORK TESTIMONIALS! My office is one of the best in Congress and is always happy to help our constituents with federal casework. Whether it’s navigating the difficult immigration bureaucracy, securing Social Security benefits, or getting your passports renewed on time before a family vacation, my staff is always willing to help my constituents solve their toughest challenges! Read some testimonials below: “[The Caseworker] was extremely helpful, courteous, professional and responsive! What a joy to work with!” – EP “I’m extremely thankful and most importantly impressed with how my issue was resolved in such an expedited basis. I can’t thank you enough.” – AC “The caseworker made everything possible for my expedited passport... can’t thank her enough!” – TD If you need help with federal casework AND reside in Florida’s 27th congressional district, call my office at (305) 668-2285! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Have questions? Reach me at: [link removed] Washington, D.C. 2162 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-3931 Miami, FL 5725 SW 8th St Suite 200, Miami, FL 33144 Phone: (305) 668-2285 Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar | 2162 Rayburn House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice