George Soros
Not applicable—Soros is not employed in Miami
Miami Connection
Soros's financing through Lakestar Finance enabled Latino Media Network's 2022 purchase of Radio Mambí and WQBA, Miami's prominent Spanish-language AM stations historically associated with conservative and anti-communist programming. Latino Media Network attempted to shift these stations toward more moderate, fact-based news and talk platforms, though the effort ultimately failed—WQBA's programming was converted to all-music format in 2025, and Radio Mambí ceased live broadcasting in December 2025. His involvement sparked fierce opposition from Miami's Republican political establishment and Cuban-American conservative community, with multiple elected officials and radio hosts citing concerns about influence over Hispanic voter information.
About
George Soros is a Hungarian-born billionaire philanthropist and Democratic Party donor who survived the Holocaust as a teenager. He founded Soros Fund Management and is known globally for his philanthropic activities and political donations. His connection to Miami emerged prominently in 2022 when his investment entity, Lakestar Finance LLC, provided debt financing for Latino Media Network's $60 million acquisition of 18 Spanish-language radio stations across the U.S., including Miami's iconic Radio Mambí and WQBA. Though Soros and Latino Media Network have denied he exercises editorial control, his involvement sparked significant controversy within Miami's Cuban-American community and among conservative political figures.