María Elvira Salazar

María Elvira Salazar is an American politician and former journalist serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 27th congressional district since 2021. Before entering politics, she had a distinguished three-decade career in Spanish-language television, working as a news anchor and political correspondent for networks including Telemundo, Univision, and CNN Español. A member of the Republican Party, Salazar is known for her vocal opposition to socialism and her focus on foreign policy, particularly regarding Latin America. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Miami and a Master of Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School.