Caribbean
Ukrainian, Russian tourists stranded abroad
Thousands of tourists from Ukraine and Russia are stuck in popular destinations around the world as many countries suspended air traffic with Russia or banned Russian aircrafts from flying over its territory.
'Born in Blackness': A new book centers Africa in the expansive history of slavery
25 years later, the Buena Vista Social Club still connects the world through old-school mambo
Latin American and Caribbean countries use volcanic landscapes to tap geothermal energy
Study shows Black people twice as likely as whites to contract coronavirus
Trump's pick to lead Latin American development bank is mired in controversy
The White House has nominated a senior adviser to President Donald Trump for a post that has traditionally been held by a Latin American.
Warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico raise alarm as US storm season approaches
On Easter Sunday, dozens of tornadoes tore across Southeastern US, killing more than 30 people. The deadly cluster of storms coincided with waters in the Gulf of Mexico that were three degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the long-term average.
Caribbean community mourns Gil Bailey, 'Godfather of Reggae Radio'
Pioneering radio broadcaster Gil Bailey, known as the Godfather of Reggae Radio, died Monday of COVID-19.
Church of England must seek 'justice for all people,' says priest who sought church apology for racism
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, the Church of England's most senior bishop, said he was "personally sorry and ashamed" and called the church "deeply, institutionally racist."
Guatemala's new president is more of the same, experts say
Guatemala’s new government could bring stability to the country following a turbulent administration riddled with corruption, but analysts see little hope for substantive change in the return of military and private sector elites to power.
From the ashes, a Haitian business owner wonders, 'How long can we continue?'
Magalie Dresse's craft business in Haiti caught fire in a protest. And while scared for the short term, she told The World she's optimistic that recent demonstrations will bring about long-term change.
'It is a form of injustice': Caribbean island nations struggle against rising seas
At the UN Climate summit, small island nations including Antigua and Barbuda pledged set more ambitious carbon-cutting goals under then Paris Agreement but large emitters were largely silent.
Caribbean fish love catastrophic hurricanes
While hurricanes can be disastrous for people, river fish may be benefiting from them. See how Puerto Rico's fish thrived after Hurricane Maria.
‘Everything is gone:’ Bahamians struggle in Dorian’s devastating wake
One of the most powerful Caribbean storms on record, Hurricane Dorian leaves 70,000 people in the Bahamas in need of immediate humanitarian relief.
Cuba's LGBTQ community laments canceled anti-homophobia march
Cuba's government has long tightly controlled public spaces and allowed few marches other than to express support for the government.