Former Rubio Intern Arrested for Alleged Involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
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Barbara Balmaseda, 23, was arrested for her role in storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. She faces felony and misdemeanor charges.
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Balmaseda was an intern for Sen. Marco Rubio and involved in Miami Republican circles.
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On Jan. 6, she entered the Capitol minutes after the initial breach, alongside a Miami Proud Boys member.
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CCTV footage shows Balmaseda pushing past police lines to enter the Rotunda and taking photos.
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Balmaseda recently graduated from FIU and is engaged to the communications director for the Miami Young Republicans.