President Donald Trump has recently appointed another Cuban American to a significant position within his administration, specifically within the diplomatic corps. Bernie Navarro has been selected as the new U.S. ambassador to Peru.
On his Truth Social account, Trump congratulated Navarro on the appointment, highlighting his extensive experience in finance and education. "I am pleased to announce that Bernie Navarro will serve as the next Ambassador to the Republic of Peru. Bernie is a highly respected leader in real estate finance and economic recovery. He is also passionate about education, having served as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Miami Dade College, the largest college in the United States," Trump stated.
Trump emphasized Navarro's academic background, noting that he holds a degree in International Finance from the University of Miami and a graduate degree in Government from Harvard University, equipping him with a strong foundation in global economics and high-level financial transactions.
"His expertise in finance, commerce, education, and U.S.-Peru relations will make him a robust advocate for American interests in Peru. Congratulations, Bernie!" Trump concluded with enthusiasm.
Navarro appears to be a supporter of Trump's immigration policies. This is evident from a post on his X account, where he shared a message from Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The message stated that the revocation of visas for foreign nationals would continue. "We will continue to cancel the visas of those whose presence or activities could have potentially severe adverse consequences for our country's foreign policy. And we will keep using all available legal means to remove foreign adversaries," Rubio declared in the tweet.
Another Cuban American politician, Congressman Carlos A. Giménez, expressed his pride in congratulating the new ambassador as co-chair of the Congressional Caucus for Peru. "My dear friend, Miami native, and Cuban American, Bernie Navarro," Giménez stated, assuring that "Navarro will make the relationship between the United States and Peru better than ever!"
Trump has entrusted Cuban Americans with some of the most significant roles in his administration's foreign relations. In addition to Marco Rubio serving as Secretary of State, Mauricio Claver-Carone was appointed as a special envoy for Latin America, although he has announced his intention to step down. Cuban American Kevin Marino Cabrera is the ambassador to Panama, and Cuban-born businessman Benjamín León Jr. holds the ambassadorial position in Spain.
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Who is Bernie Navarro?
Bernie Navarro is a Cuban American recently appointed as the U.S. ambassador to Peru by President Donald Trump. He is respected in real estate finance and economic recovery and has a strong background in education.
What is Bernie Navarro's educational background?
Bernie Navarro holds a degree in International Finance from the University of Miami and a graduate degree in Government from Harvard University.
What role does Marco Rubio play in the Trump administration?
Marco Rubio serves as Secretary of State in the Trump administration and is involved in shaping the country's foreign policy, particularly concerning immigration and visa regulations.