María Luisa Paúl

Washington, D.C.

Morning Mix reporter

Education: University of Notre Dame, BA in political science and economics

María Luisa Paúl is a reporter on The Washington Post's Morning Mix team. Paúl hails from Caracas, Venezuela. She first joined The Post as an intern on the General Assignment desk and has previously reported at the Miami Herald and el Nuevo Herald. In 2021, Paúl graduated from the University of Notre Dame, receiving degrees in political science and economics, with a minor in journalism, ethics and democracy. At Notre Dame, she served as talent and inclusion director, news writer and podcast host for the Observer, the university's independent, student-run newspaper.
Latest from María Luisa Paúl

Francine weakens to tropical storm after hitting Louisiana as Category 2 hurricane

Francine tore through New Orleans with strong winds and heavy rains, triggering the National Weather Service to warn of a “life-threatening” flash flood situation.

September 12, 2024

Line Fire grows in Southern California as risky conditions persist across the West

After an explosive spurt on Saturday that consumed thousands of acres, the Line Fire made “short, intense runs” upslope on Sunday, according to Cal Fire.

September 9, 2024
Firefighter Gus Laws works to extinguish flames on a home as the Boyles fire burns in Clearlake, Calif., on Sunday.

Edmundo González, likely winner of Venezuela election, flees to Spain

González fled days after the attorney general for Venezuela’s authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro, filed a warrant for the arrest of the former diplomat.

September 8, 2024
Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González has left the country for Spain.

‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ and the swinging sex scandal, explained

The new Hulu series “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” follows eight Mormon influencers as they navigate the aftermath of a sex scandal that rocked their #MomTok group.

September 7, 2024
The cast of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” are seen on Sept. 3 in Los Angeles. From left, Whitney Leavitt, Taylor Frankie Paul, Demi Engemann, Layla Taylor, Mayci Neeley, Jessi Ngatikaura, Jenn Affleck and Mikayla Matthews.

Georgia school shooting suspect accused of killing 4 with AR-style rifle

The 14-year-old Apalachee High School shooting suspect is in custody after two students and two teachers were killed. The FBI said authorities interviewed him in 2023 over alleged online threats.

September 5, 2024

Scores of detainees in Maduro’s post-election roundup are children

Maduro’s forces have arrested children as young as 13, rights advocates say. More than 100 remain in custody weeks after Venezuelans began protesting his suspect victory claim.

August 26, 2024
Protesters from a low-income neighborhood in Caracas march toward the Miraflores presidential palace on July 29 after Venezuela's electoral council declared Nicolás Maduro the winner of its presidential election.

Why Kamala Harris is looking to WhatsApp to win over Latino voters

With WhatsApp used widely by Latinos, the Harris campaign hopes its channel will help activate a community that represents 14.7 percent of all eligible voters.

August 23, 2024
Doug Emhoff, from left, Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Gwen Walz attend the opening day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago.

Venezuelans stage global protests, seek recognition of election victory

In Venezuela and cities around the world, protesters carried vote tally receipts collected by the opposition showing that their candidate won more votes.

August 17, 2024
A protester holds up a vote tally sheet during a rally to protest results declaring President Nicolás Maduro the winner of the July presidential election, in Caracas, Venezuela on Saturday.

On an eroding Malibu beach, an MLB owner is accused of stealing sand

The principal owner of the Milwaukee Brewers was accused of digging into off-limits tidal zones, leaking fuel into the water and damaging a public beach.

August 15, 2024

Athlete’s death raises safety concerns as CrossFit Games resume

Lazar Dukic’s death near the end of a half-mile swim at the 2024 Crossfit Games has prompted questions about whether adequate safeguards were in place.

August 10, 2024
Lazar Dukic, 28, of Serbia died while competing in a CrossFit Games swimming event at a lake in Fort Worth on Thursday. (FITAID/AP)