Miami mayor Francis Suarez says he’s met GOP fundraising mark
MIAMI – In the race for the White House in 2024, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Tweeted on Friday that he’s met the GOP’s 20-state fundraising benchmark. This would put Suarez one step closer to qualifying for the first Republican Presidential debate taking place next month in Milwaukee. The Presidential contenders must also be polling at […]
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Miami mayor brings campaign for president to New Hampshire
Miami mayor brings campaign for president to New Hampshire Updated: 12:19 PM EDT Jul 14, 2023 Miami Mayor Francis Suarez brought his campaign for president to the Red Arrow Diner to practice what’s known as retail politics. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez brought his campaign for president to the Red Arrow Diner to practice what’s known […]
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Miami’s ‘Bitcoin’ Mayor Suarez Doubles Wealth, Buys Boat as Side Jobs Multiply
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez makes $126,000 working for the city, converting it into crypto. Despite last year’s market rout, the 45-year-old Republican’s net worth more than doubled to $3.5 million. Suarez was able to pay off almost $1.7 million in debt from the end of 2021, according to regulatory filings. He also acquired new real […]
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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez’s Aide Soledad Cedro Wrote Puff Piece on Ken Griffin
A top aide to Miami Mayor Francis Suarez published flattering articles about billionaire Ken Griffin in a popular online newspaper this year, raising questions about the administration’s coziness with the state’s richest man, The Daily Beast has learned. The aide, communications director Soledad Cedro, assured Griffin’s spokesperson Zia Ahmed after writing the first story that […]
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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez addresses potential Presidential bid, ethics investigation – NBC 6 South Florida
The rumblings have been heard for months – of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez considering a run for the White House. The decision day is quickly approaching. As I said, I went from considering it to strongly considering it,” he said in a one-on-one interview with NBC6 anchor Jackie Nespral. “We’re considering it, and you know […]
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Ethics Commission Eyes Miami Mayor Francis Suarez’s Side Deal With Developer – NBC 6 South Florida
The side hustle is a way of life for many in South Florida trying to keep up with the high costs of living. Even Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, who makes $130,000 in government salary, has side jobs as a lawyer, consultant, and adviser. But now one of those arrangements – which a lawsuit this month […]
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Suarez consulted for real estate company while serving as Miami mayor
MIAMI – Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is facing accusations that he used his influence to help a local developer to push his real estate project forward. Location Ventures is developing URBIN Coconut Grove, a collection of studio to six-bedroom residences. Attorney Rishi Kapoor is the founder and chief executive officer. “As an advisor, Mr. Suarez […]
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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez not responding to serious allegations
MIAMI – The two-term Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is under scrutiny over a report by the Miami Herald alleging he was paid thousands of dollars for works as a consultant for a developer building a project in city limits. “The allegations that the Miami Herald is making that the mayor is using his influence in […]
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Former Aide to Miami Mayor Pleads Guilty in Child Porn Case – NBC 6 South Florida
A former aide to the mayor of Miami has taken a plea deal in a child pornography case involving a 16-year-old. Rene Pedrosa, 51, pleaded guilty Wednesday to a charge of receipt of child pornography, court records showed. He faces a minimum of five years in prison and up to 20 years at sentencing, scheduled […]
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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez reaps political, financial gain
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, who may run against Trump for the Republican presidential nomination, said in an interview on Thursday, April 6, 2023, that Trump’s indictment does not impact the likelihood of his own White House bid. José A. Iglesias jiglesias@elnuevoherald.com It’s clear Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has several masters. But the only ones who […]
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