Caribbean slavery reparations body decries claims it aims to ‘break UK Treasury’ On first official visit to UK, group calls for mutually beneficial programme to clean up ‘mess’ left by colonialism The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025
Trump’s aggression in the Caribbean could violate a Victorian-era court ruling on cannibalism at sea The Donald Trump administration in the United States has authorized killing people in boats on the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific, claiming they’re transporting illegal drugs. The Conversation · Nov 18, 2025
Why you should swap Cornwall (and the Caribbean) for this Channel Island As Matt Ray discovers on a trip to the Channel Islands, Guernsey boasts Caribbean-blue seas, idyllic white-sand beaches and cider orchards, all without the crowds of the English south coast – or St Lucia’s air miles The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025
Iran Warns of 'Dangerous Repercussions' From U.S. Military Buildup Near Venezuela Iran has warned that the expanding U.S. military presence in the Caribbean poses "dangerous consequences" for regional peace and security, escalating a growing international debate over American operations near Venezuela. Latin Times · Nov 17, 2025
Miss Universe 2025: Meet the Latin American and Latina Delegates Latin America is once again lighting up the global stage. From the Amazon to the Caribbean, twenty-one powerful women are carrying the dreams, languages, and cultures of an entire region to Bangkok, Thailand, for the 74th edition of Miss Universe. Latin Times · Nov 17, 2025
Hundreds of Venezuelans Deported From the U.S. Arrive in Caracas Even As Military Tensions Rise Nearly 300 Venezuelans deported from the United States arrived in Caracas last Friday, the latest repatriation flight to land as military tensions between Washington and Caracas continue to escalate in the Caribbean. Latin Times · Nov 17, 2025
US escalates military presence as Trump signals talks with Maduro US President Donald Trump hinted at potential talks with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro amid heightened tensions and increased US military presence near Venezuela. Euronews · Nov 17, 2025
A look back at the weekend's biggest stories U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in the Caribbean in major buildup near Venezuela, raising questions about the administration's intentions The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025
America’s most advanced aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean in Trump’s latest Venezuela move Experts disagree on whether or not American warplanes may be used to strike land targets inside Venezuela The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025
Caribbean reparations leaders in ‘historic’ first UK visit to press for justice CRC mission will seek to deepen public understanding of Britain’s colonial legacy and its lasting impact The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2025
US confirms deadly attack in the Caribbean: 80 dead under 'Operation Southern Spear' The Trump Administration confirm a deadly attack in Caribbean waters that left four dead on 10 November, bringing to 80 the number of people killed in 'Operation Southern Spear'. The US president announces that he had “sort of made up" his "mind” on further military action against Venezuela. Euronews · Nov 15, 2025
Classified DOJ Authorizing Strikes On Alleged Drug Boats Describes Fentanyl As a Potential Chemical Weapons Threat: Report A classified memo from the Department of Justice authorizing strikes against alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and the Eastern Pacific describes fentanyl as a potential chemical weapons threat, according to a new report. Latin Times · Nov 14, 2025
Trump’s Latin America strategy risks creating a military quagmire The arrival of the world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, in the Caribbean basin on November 11 has intensified fears of a large-scale conflict in the region. The carrier has been deployed as part of US president Donald Trump’s campaign against boats in the Caribbean and Pacific… The Conversation · Nov 14, 2025
DOJ Allowing Strikes On Alleged Drug Boats Reportedly Relies On Trump Claims About Armed Conflict With Cartels A memo from the Department of Justice approving of the Trump administration's strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and the Eastern Pacific relies largely on the president's statements about the U.S. legally being in an armed conflict with cartels, according to a new report Latin Times · Nov 14, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025 Trump’s targeting of alleged drug vessels strains UK-US intelligence ties Suspension of intelligence cooperation in Caribbean is unusual move and there is potential for political fallout
Latin Times · Nov 14, 2025 Top Venezuelan Regime Official Warns Of 'Incalculable Consequences' Of War In The Caribbean Jorge Rodriguez, a top official for the Venezuelan regime, warned that a war in the Caribbean would have "incalculable consequences" as the Trump administration continues to escalate its military presence in the region.
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025 COP30 starts in Brazil and more top photos this week from the Caribbean and Latin America Nov. 7-13, 2025
Axios · Nov 14, 2025 Hegseth announces Operation Southern Spear in "America's neighborhood" America is massing warships, including the world's largest aircraft carrier, in and around the Caribbean.
Latin Times · Nov 13, 2025 Images of U.S. Navy Sailor Wearing Venezuelan Flag Go Viral as Gerald R. Ford Arrives in Caribbean Images of a U.S. Navy flight deck crew member aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford have gone viral after observers noticed a Venezuelan flag patch on her uniform
Latin Times · Nov 13, 2025 Former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela Warns Odds of Attack on the Country Have Risen from 10% to 80%: 'Facts On the Ground Have Changed' James Story claimed one potential approach could be a targeted strike on a senior Maduro ally, similar to the 2020 operation that killed Iranian official Qassem Soleimani
Latin Times · Nov 13, 2025 Venezuela's VP Claims U.S. Has Declared 'War on the Entire Planet' Amid Caribbean Military Buildup Delcy Rodriguez also u rged supporters to prepare for both "non-armed struggle" and, if necessary, "armed struggle"
Latin Times · Nov 13, 2025 Nobel Laureate Machado Warns Venezuela Is Living 'Decisive Hours' as U.S. Carrier Nears Its Coast María Corina Machado said that Venezuela is living through "decisive hours" amid the U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean and growing tensions with President Nicolás Maduro's government.
Benzinga · Nov 13, 2025 Marco Rubio Defends Trump-Era Caribbean Drug Strikes, Slams European Critics Claiming 'International Law' Violations U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the Donald Trump administration's Caribbean strikes against drug trafficking vessels, rejecting European criticism that the operations violate international law.
Radio France Internationale · Nov 12, 2025 France sounds alarm on Caribbean unrest as G7 leaders meet in Canada France's foreign minister criticized "military operations" in the Caribbean at a G7 meeting on Tuesday, as the deployment of a US aircraft carrier strike group escalated an arms buildup in the region.
Latin Times · Nov 12, 2025 DOJ Reportedly Shielded Troops From Prosecution For Strikes Against Alleged Drug Vessels The Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel said in a classified opinion that troops taking part in the military operation in the Caribbean and the Eastern Pacific won't be exposed to prosecution for their actions, according to a new report.