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Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) Backgrounder | 1 Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) Backgrounder | 1 Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) Significant Findings In 2018, Salazar told the Miami Herald that she never envisioned running for office; however, in 1983, Salazar told the Miami Herald she wanted to become a journalist and then a politician. In 2018, Salazar said that she supported the Republican tax legislation and the reduction of the corporate tax rate. In 2018, Salazar said, “We need to … repeal crushing Obama-era taxes and needless regulations, while ensuring that the neediest among us have access to affordable, quality healthcare.” Salazar said on health care: “The current system is simply not working. I am determined to protect South Florida families from mounting costs by reforming our broken healthcare system with cost- effective and patient-centered solutions.” In 2018, the Miami Herald reported Salazar did not meet with editorial board during their endorsement process and “made few public appearances as part of her primary bid.” In 2018, Salazar’s primary opponents criticized her for the way she handled an interview with Castro and for calling President Obama’s policy change toward Cuba “noble.” One of her primary opponents, Marks, made and distributed a TV ad that attacked Salazar for referring to Castro as “comandante” and “un revolucionario por excelencia.” Salazar called the ad “despicable.” Her attorney threatened to sue Marks for his attack ad against her and asked Facebook and America Teve to cease airing the ad, but they kept airing the ad. In 2002, a Peruvian judge planned to question Salazar about her knowledge of alleged money laundering between Bozzo, a Peruvian newscaster, and Montesinos, their ousted intelligence chief. Bozzo alleged Salazar acted as an intermediary between her and Montesinos and helped Montesinos try to extort her. There was a recording of Salazar asking Bozzo for $100,000 for Montesinos. Salazar denied wrongdoing, saying she was just passing messages from “a friend sent to another friend.” In 2018, the Associated Press reported that Salazar “emphasized conservative positions on issues such as … opposing abortion in most cases.” In 2017, Salazar posted on Twitter: “There is NO question that it will be an uphill battle to pin malfeasance on President Trump.” In 2017, Salazar retweeted a post on Twitter calling to ban Islam. In 2017, Salazar posted on Twitter: “sanctuary cities are making Hispanics look like a bunch of imbeciles!” Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) Backgrounder | 2 Background BORN: November 1, 1961 HOME: Coral Gables, Florida EDUCATION: Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government (MPA); University of Miami (B.A.) – Communications PROFESSIONAL: MegaTV (2013-2017); CNN Latino (2013); MegaTV (2006-2011); Host, “Maria Elvira Live” (2003-2005); Senior anchor, Telemundo (2001-2002); Noticiero Telemundo (2000); Telemundo Internacional (2000); News anchor, CBS (1998-1999); host, “Polos Opuestos” for Telenoticias (1997); Central American senior correspondent, Telemundo (1993); Correspondent, Univision’s Washington Bureau (1990); Host of “Esta Noche Con Usted” for Noticiero Telemundo-CNN (1989); Co-anchor of Noticiero Telemundo- CNN (1988); Latin American Correspondent, Hispanic Broadcasting Corp (1987); Miami/Latin America Correspondent, SIN (1985-1987); WLTV-Channel 23 (1984) Ethics & Legal Cases 2018: Salazar Told The Miami Herald That She Never Envisioned Running For Office; 1983: Salazar Told The Miami Herald She Wanted To Become A Journalist And Then A Politician August 2018: Miami Herald: “Salazar Told Reporters After The Celebration … That She Never Envisioned Leaving The Pinnacle Of An Award-Winning Broadcast Journalism Career To Run For Office.” “Salazar told reporters after the celebration -- which included a personalized conga jingle -- that she never envisioned leaving the pinnacle of an award-winning broadcast journalism career to run for office. She said Ros-Lehtinen, Diaz-Balart and other members of the community approached her and convinced her to run. ’They wanted to keep the seat in Republican hands and continue the legacy that Ileana has had for 30 years,’ Salazar said. ‘I really thought that I should step up to the plate and help my community.’” [Miami Herald, 8/28/18] February 2018: Salazar: “I Am A News Reporter, Not A News Maker… Parties Have Approached Me To Consider Running For Office. My Plans Are To Continue Being A TV Journalist -- Until God And The Audience Give Me That Opportunity.” “Ros-Lehtinen is talking to any Republican who might be willing to step up. She personally met with Spanish-language TV journalist Maria Elvira Salazar at a Cuban restaurant in South Miami in an effort to drum up more competition in the primary. ’The district is totally winnable for the right candidate,’ Ros-Lehtinen said. ‘She could be the right candi-date.’ But Salazar, like many other names bandied about in Miami Republican circles, demurred when asked if she’ll run. ’I am a news reporter, not a news maker,’ Salazar said in an email. ‘It’s an honor that over the years both parties have approached me to consider running for office. My plans are to continue being a TV journalist -- until God and the audience give me that opportunity.’” [Miami Herald, 1/2/18] 1983: The Miami Herald Reported Salazar Wanted To Become A Politician. “University of Miami senior Maria Elvira Salazar hopes to become a broadcast journalist and later a politi-cian.” [Miami Herald, 2/27/83] 2002: Salazar Was An Intermediary Between Bozzo, A Peruvian Newscaster, And Montesinos, The Country’s Ousted Intelligence Chief Who Allegedly Bribed Bozzo For Her Political Support 2002: A Peruvian Judge Planned To Question Salazar About Her Knowledge Of Alleged Money Laundering Between A Peruvian Newscaster And Montesinos, Their Ousted Intelligence Chief 2002: A Peruvian Judge Planned To Question Salazar About Her Knowledge Of Alleged Money Laundering Between A Peruvian Newscaster And Montesinos, Their Ousted Intelligence Chief. “Peruvian Judge Saul Pena Farfan plans to travel to Miami on Tuesday to talk with former Telemundo TV reporter Maria Elvira Salazar Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) Backgrounder | 3 as part of an investigation into what she may know about an alleged con-nection between a Peruvian newscaster and ousted Peruvian intelligence chief Vladimiro Montesinos. Salazar said she contacted Montesinos only to try to get an interview. In Peru, TV newscaster Laura Bozzo remains under house arrest as part of the investigation into her alleged relationship with Montesinos. Bozzo, who became a popular figure in Miami and other parts of the United States when Telemundo picked up her show two years ago, has been under arrest since late July. She was accused of receiving more than $3 million in laundered money from Montesinos in exchange for her political support. Bozzo, who is being questioned about her relationship with Montesinos, says he used Salazar as an inter- mediary. Salazar has denied any wrongdoing.” [Miami Herald, 9/9/02] Bozzo, A Peruvian Newscaster, Was Under House Arrest For Allegedly Accepting More Than $3 Million In Laundered Money From Montesinos In Exchange For Political Support. “Peruvian Judge Saul Pena Farfan plans to travel to Miami on Tuesday to talk with former Telemundo TV reporter Maria Elvira Salazar as part of an investigation into what she may know about an alleged con-nection between a Peruvian newscaster and ousted Peruvian intelligence chief Vladimiro Montesinos. Salazar said she contacted Montesinos only to try to get an interview. In Peru, TV newscaster Laura Bozzo remains under house arrest as part of the investigation into her alleged relationship with Montesinos. Bozzo, who became a popular figure in Miami and other parts of the United States when Telemundo picked up her show two years ago, has been under arrest since late July. She was accused of receiving more than $3 million in laundered money from Montesinos in exchange for her political support.” [Miami Herald, 9/9/02] Bozzo Said She Used Salazar As An Intermediary When Questioned About Her Relationship With Montesinos Bozzo Said She Used Salazar As An Intermediary When Questioned About Her Relationship With Montesinos. “Peruvian Judge Saul Pena Farfan plans to travel to Miami on Tuesday to talk with former Telemundo TV reporter Maria Elvira Salazar as part of an investigation into what she may know about an alleged con-nection between a Peruvian newscaster and ousted Peruvian intelligence chief Vladimiro Montesinos. Salazar said she contacted Montesinos only to try to get an interview. In Peru, TV newscaster Laura Bozzo remains under house arrest as part of the investigation into her alleged relationship with Montesinos. Bozzo, who became a popular figure in Miami and other parts of the United States when Telemundo picked up her show two years ago, has been under arrest since late July. She was accused of receiving more than $3 million in laundered money from Montesinos in exchange for her political support. Bozzo, who is being questioned about her relationship with Montesinos, says he used Salazar as an inter-mediary. Salazar has denied any wrongdoing.” [Miami Herald, 9/9/02] Bozzo Accused Salazar Of Helping Montesinos In An Attempt To Extort Her Bozzo Accused Salazar Of Helping Montesinos In An Attempt To Extort Her. “Salazar said she met Montesinos through Bozzo while he was in prison, and befriended the former spy chief only to get an exclusive interview, which she says was assigned by Telemundo. However, Salazar was heard on audio tape asking Bozzo for $100,000 for Montesinos. Bozzo has accused Salazar of assisting Montesinos in an extortion attempt against her. Bozzo, host of the controversial Telemundo talk show Laura, remains under house arrest since July in her television studios in Lima. Bozzo was accused of receiving more than $3 million in laundered money from Montesinos in exchange for her political support. Salazar has denied any wrongdoing, saying she just passed the message ‘a friend sent to another friend.’” [Sun-Sentinel, 9/11/02] Salazar Denied Wrongdoing.
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