Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is a Cuban-American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Florida's 18th congressional district from 1989 to 2019. As the first Latina elected to Congress, she played a significant role in advocating for issues important to the Cuban-American community and was known for her strong stance against the Castro regime in Cuba. Throughout her career, Ros-Lehtinen was a key figure in foreign policy, particularly in relation to Latin America, and served on several important committees, including the House Foreign Affairs Committee.