CARIBBEAN

Weapons from the U.S. are driving crime in the Caribbean

Published on: November 20, 2024
10:09

Port-au-Prince, Nov 20 (Prensa Latina) The complaints of the political leaders of the Caribbean states are confirmed today by a report that points out the United States as the main emitter of arms to this zone, contributing to increased levels of criminality.

Economic ties promoted at 17th China-LAC Summit in Nicaragua

Published on: November 18, 2024
17:20

Managua, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) The 17th China-Latin America and the Caribbean (China-LAC) Business Summit is taking place here on Monday, focusing on sharing knowledge and the creation of strategic alliances.

Another tropical depression could form in the Caribbean

Published on: November 12, 2024
10:26

Washington, Nov 12 (Prensa Latina) As the hurricane season draws to a close, meteorologists warned of the development of another tropical depression in the central Caribbean Sea, with an 80% chance of forming during the next seven days.

Caribbean depression turns into Hurricane Rafael

Published on: November 4, 2024
17:27

Washington, Nov 4 (Prensa Latina) After forming as the 18th depression of the current cyclonic season in the southern Caribbean Sea, this hydrometeorological event today transitioned in just a few hours to hurricane Rafael, official sources reported.

Cuba to be hit by a likely tropical depression

Published on: November 3, 2024
08:37

Washington, Nov 3 (Prensa Latina) Experts raised the likelihood of the formation of a tropical depression to 80 percent, noting that the weather event will later become a storm as it advances northward through the Caribbean Sea, having high odds to hit Cuba.

Cuba wins bronze medal at Caribbean Baseball Cup

Published on: October 28, 2024
18:18

Nassau, Oct 28 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban team, made up of young talents, defeated San Martin 2-1 and won the bronze medal at the sixth edition of the Caribbean Baseball Cup that concluded in this capital on Monday.

Image of former British Queen will be replaced in Caribbean currency

Published on: October 27, 2024
09:09

Baseterre, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) The Central Bank of the Eastern Caribbean is working on a project to place the faces of 10 local personalities on the regional currency, replacing the image of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Cuba wins second game at Caribbean Baseball Cup

Published on: October 24, 2024
16:37

Nassau, Oct 24 (Prensa Latina) Cuba defeated the Dominican Republic 8-2 at André Rodgers stadium on Thursday and kept its unbeaten record in two games during the 6th Caribbean Cup being played in this capital.

Colombia to work to join India with Latin America and Caribbean

Published on: October 16, 2024
10:06

New Delhi, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) Colombia will take over the presidency of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in 2025 with a broad and multilateral vision, including joint work with India, said Colombian Deputy Foreign Minister Jorge Rojas. Rojas, who is visiting New Delhi, told Prensa Latina that the government of President Gustavo Petro is exploring the possibility of holding a summit between the CELAC nations and India.

NHC monitors two disturbances in Atlantic and Caribbean

Published on: October 16, 2024
09:06

Washington, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is closely monitoring two areas of showers and thunderstorms that could develop into cyclonic storms in the coming days, one of them located in the southwestern Caribbean Sea.

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