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Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) questioned Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a recent House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, asking, "What changed" in Democrats' stance toward Iran as the conflict with the United States remains in limbo. Rep. Fine began by quoting three Democratic members of the Committee who had previously expressed strong opposition to Iran […]

The China threat is real. After our initial report that outlined how President Javier Milei's  Argentina and the People's Republic of China (PRC) appeared to be locked into a 25-year dredging agreement that if signed off on, would completely cut out an American consortium that has also been vying for the project. From the looks […]

The Argentine Port Authority. ANPyN, which is responsible for the critical tender for a 25-year Hidrovia dredging and signalization concession on the Parana River, released its evaluation of the second stage of the bidding process. After the many complaints that the tender appears to be tailor-made to favor a consortium by Jan De Nul -Servimagnus, the […]

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) is set to convene lawmakers, diplomats, and business leaders for its 22nd Annual Gala and Leadership Awards on May 13 at the Waldorf Astoria.  Held under the theme “Mosaic of Voices, Celebrating 250 Years of Vision, Culture, and Contributions,” the event […]

Echoing what his fellow congressional colleagues, Reps. Carlos Gimenez (R) and Mario Diaz-Balart (R), have been saying that Rep. Byron Donalds (R) asserted his belief that regime change in Communist Cuba needs to occur. “I believe there needs to be full-scale regime change in Cuba,” said Rep. Donalds during a meeting on Meet the Press. […]

The U.S. State Department has responded to The Floridian's request for comment to Secretary Marco Rubio regarding the potential advantage the  Chinese Communist Party (CCP) could soon hold over the U.S., if President Javier Milei's Argentina grants Chinese-aligned building companies to dredge the Via Navegable Troncal (VNT) instead of partnering up with American companies. President […]

WASHINGTON—Is the table being set for a Governor Ron DeSantis vs. Secretary of State Marco Rubio presidential showdown in 2028, if Vice President JD Vance begins to fade? Even though the entire political world believes that Vice President J.D. Vance will be the 2028 Republican presidential nominee, both Governor DeSantis and Secretary Rubio continuing to […]

MIAMI — Secretary of State Marco Rubio will testify Tuesday morning in the federal trial of  former Congressman David Rivera, who has been accused of secretly lobbying for the Maduro regime during President Donald Trump's first term in office. Secretary Rubio, who has been a close friend to Rivera, will most likely be asked about […]

Belize Prime Minister John Briceño appears to be in full damage control after Rep. Brian Mast, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling into question the transparency of the government of Belize, and citing “corruption as impediments to doing business in Belize.” “I write because […]

WASHINGTON—Shortly after speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill, Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke exclusively with The Floridian Publisher Javier Manjarres before entering a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) with Senators to discuss military operations against the Islamic Republican of Iran. Secretary Rubio was asked about his thoughts about how Congressional Democrats appear to favor […]

Following a closed-door briefing with Congressional leaders over "Operation Epic Fury" and the conflict with Iran, Secretary Rubio spoke to the press to elaborate on the U.S. military campaign, expressing hope for a future led by the Iranian population. “The United States is conducting an operation to eliminate the threat of Iran’s short-range ballistic missiles […]

In a speech given at the Board of Peace Event in the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the crisis in Gaza, praising President Donald Trump for his efforts to achieve a resolution. "We want to talk a little bit about the strategic vision of this organization […]

Former First Vice President of the National Assembly of Venezuela, Juan Pablo Guanipa, who was rearrested after being released from a previous arrest under Nicolás Maduro’s regime, was released after much public outcry and pressure from the U.S.  “I confirm that my father, Juan Pablo Guanipa, is at my home in Maracaibo. We are relieved […]

WASHINGTON— Florida Rep. Cory Mills (R) has joined just about every Republican lawmaker in praising President Donald Trump for arresting Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro, referring to him as "The Liberator of the Americas" during a recent interview with The Floridian. Rep. Mills made the remark when asked for his views on the recent U.S. Military […]

Mar-A-Lago— During a press conference held in Palm Beach, Florida, to detail the overnight "Operation Midnight Hammer" military action where Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife were apprehended, President Donald Trump may have signaled that the Communist regime in Cuba is living on borrowed time, stating," Cuba is going to be something we'll end […]

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said Thursday that his government is open to talks with the United States to negotiate an agreement. The news comes after months of the U.S. military’s pressure campaign against ‘narco-terrorism’ tied to his government. Maduro said Venezuela is “ready” for discussion with the U.S. on all pertinent issues. "The U.S. government […]

BRUSSELS – The European Union, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany criticized a U.S. decision to impose travel bans on five Europeans this week. The State Department accuses them of influencing tech companies to censor “American viewpoints.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio banned a former top EU official. Additionally, he banned four high-profile activists who […]

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump announced on this week that the U.S. launched a “deadly strike” against Islamic State fighters. The U.S. launched attacks in northwest Nigeria, where Trump says the fighters had been killing Christians. Trump announced the strike via a post on Truth Social. He said the strike targeted “ISIS Terrorist Scum in […]