Salazar picks up Colombia president's endorsement after breaking with Trump on immigration

Florida Representative María Elvira Salazar (R) has received an endorsement from Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The endorsement follows Salazar's public break with President Trump regarding his administration's immigration policies, which she argued had gone 'too far.' President de la Espriella, a dual Colombian-American citizen and property owner in Salazar's district, previously donated nearly $90,000 to her campaigns. Salazar is seeking re-election in Florida's 27th District, a heavily Hispanic area, where she also recently received support from Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado while facing a challenge from Democrat Eliott Rodriguez.

Florida Representative María Elvira Salazar (R) has received an endorsement from Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The endorsement follows Salazar's public break with President Trump regarding his administration's immigration policies, which she argued had gone 'too far.' President de la Espriella, a dual Colombian-American citizen and property owner in Salazar's district, previously donated nearly $90,000 to her campaigns. Salazar is seeking re-election in Florida's 27th District, a heavily Hispanic area, where she also recently received support from Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado while facing a challenge from Democrat Eliott Rodriguez.