Caribbean

Fed up Puerto Ricans protest, demanding governor Rossello's resignation

Puerto Ricans are taking to the streets demanding the resignation of Governor Ricardo Rossello for corruption.

Worsening world hunger affects 821 million, says UN

After decades of decline, malnutrition began to increase in 2015, mainly due to climate change and war. It remains widespread in Africa, with around 20 percent of the population affected and in Asia where more than 12 percent of people experience it.

US men fail to follow women, lose Gold Cup final to Mexico

While the US women's football team won a fourth World Cup in eight editions, the US men's team was not so lucky as Mexico defeated them 1-0 to win the CONCACAF Gold Cup for a record eighth time.

Cuba legalises independent movie-making

Cuba will allow independent filmmakers to legally produce their own movies as of August 23 this year.

Watercolour takes new meaning as Cuban artist paints under the sea

Sandor Gonzalez, 42, says there is no better place to sketch and paint than several metres below the surface of the sea, surrounded by iridescent Caribbean fish and fantastic coral forms.

Haiti protesters call on president to resign

The latest protest against Haitian President Jovenel Moise follows a strike Monday and Tuesday that shut schools, businesses, and government offices, halted public transport and suspended a Parliament session.

At least two killed as protesters take to the streets in Haiti

Many stores and gas stations were closed and travel between some cities was impeded as protesters blocked roads. Police also erected barricades near the presidential palace and fired tear gas to drive away demonstrators.

Cuba's support for Maduro 'not negotiable' despite US sanctions

The Trump administration banned group educational travel and cruise ship visits by Americans to Cuba to pressure the Caribbean island's government to stop supporting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Trump administration halts cruises to Cuba under new rules

The State Department said the United States will no longer permit visits to Cuba via passenger and recreational vessels, including cruise ships and yachts, as well as private and corporate aircraft.

'Aladdin' takes flight with $105M in North America

The musical-adventure directed by Guy Ritchie, stars Will Smith, Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott and draws heavily on the music and story of the 1992 animated film (the top earner of that year) that it's based on.

Cuba implements food rationing as economic crisis worsens

Commerce Minister Betsy Diaz Velazquez says various forms of rationing would be employed in order to deal with shortages of staple foods.

US ramps up pressure on Cuba with new sanctions

US announced it will lift the suspension on lawsuits of Cuban entities for using properties confiscated after its 1959 revolution, further tightening a trade embargo on the country.