NYC Gazette

Rep. Nydia Velázquez, a member of the U.S. Congress representing New York’s 7th district since 1993, has been vocal about international cooperation and local community issues in her recent social media activity. Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, Velázquez has lived in Brooklyn and holds a degree from the University of Puerto Rico.

On January 29, 2025, Velázquez led a coalition of 37 U.S. and Mexican officials to address concerns over military threats against Mexico. In her statement on Twitter, she emphasized the importance of collaboration between nations to tackle shared challenges such as forced migration, arms trafficking, and workers' rights. She stated: "Today, I led 37 US + Mexican officials to condemn military threats against Mexico & call for stronger cooperation. From forced migration to arms trafficking to workers' rights, our challenges are shared, & so are the solutions. We need cooperation, not confrontation."

Later that day, Velázquez posted another tweet linking an unspecified webpage: "https://t.co/jqy7AkZSQr". The context or content of this link was not provided in the post.

Continuing her advocacy for immigrant rights within New York City, Velázquez visited Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn on January 29th. She discussed strategies to safeguard immigrant families from mass deportations and reinforced the city's commitment to defending their rights and dignity. Her message was clear: "At Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, we discussed ways to protect immigrant families from mass deportations. New Yorkers don’t back down. We stand united to defend the rights and dignity of all who call our city home."