Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart

Representing the 25th District of FLORIDA

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Díaz-Balart conmemora el 118º aniversario del Día de la Independencia de Cuba

May 20, 2020

MIAMI - El congresista Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-25) emitió la siguiente declaración en el 118º aniversario del Día de la Independencia de Cuba.

“Hoy, conmemoramos el 118º aniversario del nacimiento de la República de Cuba. Trágicamente, menos de 60 años después de su nacimiento, la República colapsó a manos de la tiranía de Castro.

Diaz-Balart Commemorates the 118th Anniversary of Cuban Independence Day

May 20, 2020

MIAMI, FL – Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) issued the following statement on the 118th anniversary of Cuban Independence Day.

“Today, we mark the 118th anniversary of the birth of the Republic of Cuba. Tragically, less than 60 years after its birth, the Republic collapsed at the hands of the Castro tyranny.

Díaz-Balart introduce resolución en el 35º aniversario de las transmisiones de EE.UU. a Cuba

May 19, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. ­­–– El congresista Mario Díaz-Balart emitió la siguiente declaración después de presentar una resolución para conmemorar el 35º aniversario de las transmisiones de Estados Unidos a Cuba.

Diaz-Balart Introduces Resolution on the 35th Anniversary of U.S. Broadcasts to Cuba

May 19, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. ­­–– Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after introducing a resolution to commemorate the 35-year anniversary of U.S. broadcasts to Cuba.

Representatives Diaz-Balart, Rooney, Mucarsel-Powell Condemn Cuba’s Actions During COVID-19 Pandemic

Apr 10, 2020
Today, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Congressman Francis Rooney (R-FL), and Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) released the following statement condemning the Cuban regime’s exploitation of the coronavirus pandemic for political gain, its continued trafficking of Cuban medical professionals, and spreading disinformation abroad.

Diaz-Balart in Fox News: My family was forced into exile from Cuba. Here's the truth for Sanders, Castro apologists

Mar 2, 2020

Rep. Diaz-Balart: My family was forced into exile from Cuba. Here's the truth for Sanders, Castro apologists | Opinion

Fox News

Op-Ed: Mario Diaz-Balart

March 1, 2020

Read the full op-ed HERE.

Diaz-Balart, Republican Leadership and Colleagues Comment on House Democrats’ Vote Against H.Res. 868

Feb 27, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. ­­–– Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25), along with the original co-sponsors of H.Res. 868, released the following statements after House Democratic Leadership blocked a resolution that would condemn Senator Bernie Sanders’ false comments on Cuba and Fidel Castro. The original co-sponsors of this resolution include House Republican Whip, Steve Scalise (LA-1), Republican Conference Chairwoman, Liz Cheney (WY-At Large), Michael T. McCaul (TX-10), Michael Waltz (FL-6), and Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16).

Díaz-Balart presenta una resolución que condena los comentarios del senador Sanders sobre Castro y Cuba

Feb 27, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C.–– Hoy, el congresista Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-25) presentó una resolución que condena las múltiples declaraciones del senador Bernie Sanders sobre Fidel Castro y Cuba.

La resolución se puede encontrar aquí.

Diaz-Balart Introduces Resolution Condemning Senator Sanders’ Comments on Castro and Cuba

Feb 27, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. ­­–– Today, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) introduced a resolution condemning Senator Bernie Sanders’ multiple statements on Fidel Castro and Cuba.

The resolution can be found here.

Diaz-Balart sobre la prohibición de entrada a EE.UU. al CEO de la cadena Hotelera Meliá

Feb 6, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C.— El congresista Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-25) emitió la siguiente declaración después de que Estados Unidos le prohibió la entrada al CEO de Meliá Hotels, Gabriel Escarrer, de acuerdo con la implementación total del Título IV de la Ley Helms-Burton por parte de la administración Trump.

Diaz-Balart on U.S. Banning the Entry of Meliá Hotels’ CEO

Feb 6, 2020
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) issued the following statement after the United States banned Meliá Hotels CEO, Gabriel Escarrer, from entering the country in accordance with the Trump administration’s full implementation of Title IV of the Helms-Burton Act.

Diaz-Balart: Apoyo las acciones de la administración para reducir los ingresos de los opresores del pueblo cubano

Jan 10, 2020
El congresista Mario Díaz-Balart emitió la siguiente declaración después del anuncio de la Administración de suspender todos los vuelos chárter públicos a todas las ciudades en Cuba, con la excepción de La Habana.

Diaz-Balart: I Commend the Administration’s Efforts to Cut Off Revenue to the Cuban People’s Oppressors

Jan 10, 2020
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after the Administration’s announcement to suspend all public charter flights to all Cuban cities, with the exception of Havana.

Congressional Record Jose Daniel Ferrer

Nov 15, 2019

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Díaz-Balart, gravemente preocupado por el activista José Daniel Ferrer, exige su liberación

Nov 15, 2019
Ayer, el congresista Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-25) emitió los siguientes comentarios en respuesta a informes alarmantes sobre el bienestar del valiente activista cubano José Daniel Ferrer, que ha estado detenido desde el 1 de octubre de 2019.

Diaz-Balart Gravely Concerned for Activist Jose Daniel Ferrer, Demands His Release

Nov 15, 2019
Yesterday, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) issued the following remarks in response to alarming reports regarding the welfare of courageous Cuban activist Jose Daniel Ferrer, who has been detained since October 1, 2019.

Díaz-Balart exige la liberación inmediata e incondicional de José Daniel Ferrer

Nov 8, 2019
El congresista Mario Díaz-Balart emitió la siguiente declaración con respecto a la condenable detención del líder de la UNPACU, José Daniel Ferrer, que permanece injustamente detenido por el régimen cubano desde el primero de octubre de 2019. Informes de su esposa e hijos apuntan a el alarmante deterioro físico de José Daniel Ferrer durante su inaceptable detención.

Diaz-Balart Demands Immediate, Unconditional Release of Jose Daniel Ferrer

Nov 8, 2019
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart issued the following statement regarding UNPACU leader, Jose Daniel Ferrer, who was forcefully removed from his home on October 1, 2019, and remains detained by the Cuban regime. Reports from his wife and children mention his deteriorating wellbeing and suspicious marks on his body.

Diaz-Balart: I’m Profoundly Saddened by the Death of Armando Sosa Fortuny

Oct 29, 2019
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) issued the following statement regarding the death of patriot and political prisoner, Armando Sosa Fortuny.

Díaz-Balart: Me entristece profundamente la muerte Armando Sosa Fortuny

Oct 29, 2019
El congresista Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-25) emitió la siguiente declaración sobre la muerte del patriota y preso político, Armando Sosa Fortuny.