The Republican beat Democrat Nicole Locklin by 1,704 votes and will begin his thirteenth term in the House of Representatives in January 2027.
The president resumed the parachute joke during a conservative gala, after Rubio reaffirmed his intention to remain in the government until the end of the term.
The 2027-2029 appointment was approved by consensus without a U.S. blockade. Jeff Bartos objected to the Cuban diplomat being paid while working from Havana.
The U.S. official linked the 14ymedio director's detention with other recent cases involving Adelth Bonne, Camila Acosta and Henry Constantín.
The protester was arrested in October in San Antonio de los Baños; his family reports health problems and is waiting for the result of the examination of his phone.
The Republican congresswoman said she was ahead of Eliott Rodriguez by more than 1,000 votes, in a close race that could lead to a recount.
