Humberto Mendez
Humberto is a junior at Florida International University. He reports on issues around politics in South Florida and Latin-America.
President Biden rejuvenates National Atomic Veterans Day, lauds soldiers and the “true extent of...
Last month, President Joe Biden announced that every July 16 will be known as National Atomic Veterans Day.
In commemoration of the soldiers who took...
Florida in focus as state representatives visit White House for Roe v. Wade roundtable
Last week, amid a crowded White House calendar, Vice President Kamala Harris met with state legislators from Florida, Indiana, South Dakota, Montana and Nebraska...
Olympic medalist Simone Biles among 17 honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom
Last week, President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 American citizens at the White House.
Among the most important honors given...
President Biden signs National Security Memorandum on illegal fishing
President Joe Biden signed a memorandum this week concerning national security on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices.
Following the proclamation of June as...
Miami residents can’t afford to continue renting in the city (includes multimedia content)
In the last year, rent prices have been skyrocketing in the city of Miami. A combination of big conglomerates coming into the city as...
Spike in gas prices highlights issues in the public transportation system
The economic setback affecting the country the last few months has reached the transportation system. As gas prices have increased, taxpayers have flocked to...
Parking on university campuses presents real challenges
Parking has become a major issue for college campuses across the nation including Florida International University. As university enrollments have grown, the number of...
Miami FC struggles to stay relevant as Inter Miami comes into town
As South Florida awaits the arrival of David Beckham’s Inter Miami, the city’s long-suffering franchise, Miami FC, continues to win championships but struggles to...
How will Trump’s visit affect FIU’s image?
President Donald Trump is visiting Florida International University on Monday to deliver a speech on the ongoing crisis in Venezuela, bringing international attention to...
How will Trump’s visit affect FIU’s image?
President Donald Trump is visiting Florida International University on Monday to deliver a speech on the ongoing crisis in Venezuela, bringing international attention to...