Kevin Marino Cabrera (born September 3, 1990) is an American politician from Florida who has served as the United States ambassador to Panama since 2025. Cabrera was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He is a first-generation Cuban American, which has significantly influenced his dedication to public service.
Early Life and Education
Cabrera is also an Honors graduate from Miami-Dade College, where he received an associate degree in Public Administration. Cabrera attended Florida International University, where he studied political science with a minor in International Relations, graduating cum laude.
Political Career
Prior to serving as an elected official, Cabrera worked as Florida State Director for Donald Trump for President and the Republican National Committee, where he oversaw the campaign's effort to win Florida's 29 electoral votes. Cabrera began his political career as a field director for Carlos Curbelo's 2014 congressional campaign. After Curbelo won office, Cabrera served as the director of constituent services in Curbelo's office in the United States House of Representatives.
Miami-Dade County Commissioner
Cabrera was elected as the Miami-Dade County Commissioner for District 6 in 2022. Representing parts of Miami, Hialeah, Coral Gables, Miami Springs, Virginia Gardens, West Miami, and unincorporated neighborhoods, he won the general election with 62% of the vote, beginning his term on November 22, 2022. During the election, Cabrera received the endorsement of Donald Trump. Cabrera served as the chairman of the Airport Committee, as well as the vice chair of both the International Trade Consortium and the Government Efficiency and Transparency Ad Hoc Committee.
Ambassador to Panama
On December 25, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced Cabrera as his choice for U.S. Ambassador to Panama. On February 12, 2025, his nomination was sent to the Senate. His nomination was confirmed by the Senate on April 9, 2025. He presented his credentials to President José Raúl Mulino on May 5, 2025.
The Ambassador's Wedding
This Saturday March 21, Ambassador Cabrera married Andrea Altamirano Duque in a ceremony held at the diplomat's home in the La Cresta sector of the capital city. The Saturday wedding of the United States ambassador to Panama, Kevin Cabrera and his lovely Panamanian wife Andrea Altamirano Duque, had another Panamanian touch with the ceremony at their home in La Cresta with the presence of the cumbia masters, Samy and Sandra Sandoval. On her Instagram account, Sandra Sandoval shared photos with the couple, in a very joyful atmosphere.
