Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar aligns with the words of Argentine President Javier Miley regarding the Petu terrorist and Marxist representative in the United States Congress. She expressed her support for Miley, who branded Colombian President Gustavo Petro as a murderer and terrorist amidst heightened diplomatic tension between Colombia and Argentina. This tension escalated after the Colombian government ordered the expulsion of Argentine embassy diplomats in Bogotá following a series of insults from President Miley towards his Colombian counterpart, Petro.
Salazar echoed Miley’s sentiments during an interview with CNN, where she denounced Petro in derogatory terms. The State Department, according to a statement, emphasized the need for respectful discourse towards President Petro, as reported by the American outlet. “Not much can be expected from someone who was a murderer terrorist,” stated the Argentine president.
In response, Colombia ordered the expulsion of diplomats from the Argentine embassy, citing the deterioration of trust and offense to President Petro’s dignity. Salazar, a prominent opponent of Petro in the US Congress, reiterated her criticism of the Colombian president, highlighting his administration’s flaws and warning of Colombia’s perilous situation under his leadership.
Moreover, Salazar seized the opportunity to demand transparency regarding communications between the US Embassy in Cuba and a small Cuban business, “Mad Woman.” She questioned the embassy’s collaboration with a company allegedly tied to the Cuban regime, expressing concerns about potential violations of the US embargo against Cuba.
During a congressional hearing, Salazar pressed for access to all communications between the embassy and Mad Woman, underscoring the importance of upholding laws and supporting Cuban entrepreneurs independent of the regime’s influence.
Additionally, discussions regarding Cuba’s political landscape ensued, with Salazar asserting that international pressure, particularly from Cuban exiles and diaspora communities, would hasten the demise of the Castro regime. She emphasized the need for solidarity with the Cuban people’s struggle for freedom.
Salazar’s actions have prompted reactions both in support and critique of her stance on Petro and her advocacy for transparency regarding US-Cuba relations. Meanwhile, President Miley defended his remarks, attributing them to past criticisms he received from Petro and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, while overlooking his own verbal attacks against other leaders.
