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February 28, 2009
This week Congressman Diaz-Balart supported the extension of trade provisions with Andean nations and pledged his support to continue fighting for a Free Trade Agreement with Colombia.
Issues:Foreign AffairsTrade
January 13, 2009
Congressman Diaz-Balart joined Colombian President Alvaro Uribe, Former Prime Minister Tony Blair and Former Prime Minister John Howard at the White House for a ceremony awarding them the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Issues:Foreign Affairs
October 20, 2008
Congressman Diaz-Balart and House Republican Whip Roy Blunt of Missouri will visit the Bouquet Collection plant on Tuesday, October 21st to thank workers and stress the importance of Congress passing a Free Trade Agreement with Colombia.
Issues:Foreign AffairsTrade
September 26, 2008
Today President George W. Bush announced an 18-month extension on Temporary Protective Status (TPS) for Nicaraguan and Honduran nationals in the U.S. Congressmen Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-18) and Lincoln Diaz-Balart (FL-21) made the following statement.
Issues:Foreign AffairsImmigration
September 24, 2008
Today, in a meeting with President Antonio Saca of El Salvador, President George W. Bush announced that he has extended Temporary Protective Status (TPS) to Salvadorans living in the U.S. Congressmen Mario Diaz-Balart, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Lincoln Diaz-Balart made the following statement.
Issues:Foreign AffairsImmigration
September 12, 2008
Today Congressmen Mario Diaz-Balart and Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart expressed disappointment about the recent actions taken by Latin American leftist leaders Evo Morales and Hugo Chávez.
Issues:Foreign Affairs
July 23, 2008
Today Congressman Diaz-Balart once again met with Colombian Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos and Colombian Ambassador to the U.S. Carolina Barco to discuss the Free Trade Agreement, Plan Colombia and the recent rescue of 15 hostages held by the terrorist group FARC.
Issues:Foreign AffairsTrade
July 3, 2008
Today Congressman Diaz-Balart, who introduced a resolution last year condemning the FARC for the kidnappings of Americans, and Fabio Andrade, Colombian-American activist and leader in the South Florida community, expressed their solidarity with the hostages and praised the Colombian government and President Alvaro Uribe for a heroic rescue mission.
Issues:Foreign Affairs
July 3, 2008
In light of the recent events that have taken place in Colombia, Congressman Diaz-Balart will host a press conference on Monday, July 7th, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. to discuss Plan Colombia, the Free Trade Agreement with Colombia, and to praise President Alvaro Uribe and the Colombian government for their serious and responsible work.
Issues:Foreign AffairsTrade
May 14, 2008
Congressman Diaz-Balart will join Angel Aloma, Executive Director of Food for the Poor, at Coral Reef Senior High School next Monday, May 19th at 10:00 a.m. for a ceremony in honor of The Haitian Relief Project, the school’s drive for victims of food shortages in Haiti.
Issues:Foreign Affairs