Toward COP30: Climate change and forced migration in Latin America

Climate change not only destroys territories and ecosystems — it deepens historical inequalities and forces millions of people to move. In Latin America and the Caribbean, where structural poverty, violence, institutional weakness, and gender...

Art Toronto reflects Canadian art scene’s emphasis on Indigenous representation

What is Indigenous art today? Many viable answers await at this year’s edition of Art Toronto (until 26 October), where more than half of the 121 participating exhibitors feature works by Indigenous artists on their stands, mainly from Canada but...

Recent awards spotlight accomplishments of URochester faculty

Share your updates Know of a faculty member receiving an award or honor? Contact us so we can help share the news. University of Rochester faculty regularly earn regional, national, and international awards and honors for their professional...

Colombia Strengthens Its Role as Indigenous Tourism Leader in Latin America

Colombia is establishing itself as a top destination for indigenous tourism, hosting the first regional congress of this type of tourism. Credit: Luis Ospino / Colombia One Colombia is consolidating its position as a benchmark country in...

'We Have Lived This Nightmare Before': Latin American Lawmakers Condemn Trump Extrajudicial Killings

Dozens of political leaders throughout Latin America are condemning US President Donald Trump's boat-bombing spree, which began in the Caribbean last month but has since spread to the Pacific Ocean. In a letter posted by Progressive International...

Carrier strike group deployment to Caribbean significantly increases US firepower in region

USS Gerald R Ford , shown here conducting flight operations in the Atlantic Ocean, is being deployed into the Caribbean. (Janes/Michael Fabey) The planned imminent deployment of the Gerald R Ford Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, anchored by aircraft...

October 27, 1492: When Columbus Reached Cuba, A Turning Point in Caribbean History

On October 27, 1492, Christopher Columbus reached the shores of Cuba, believing he had arrived in Asia. More than five centuries later, the island reflects on that moment as the beginning of a long and complex transformation. Cuba marks October 27...

Louvre heist leaves a cultural wound that may turn French crown jewels into legend

The robbery at the Louvre has done what no marketing campaign ever could: It has catapulted France's dusty crown jewels — long admired at home, little known abroad — to global fame. One week on, the country is still wounded by the breach to its...

Hew Locke: Passages at Yale Center for British Art

NEW HAVEN – Three ships are sailing through the lobby of the Yale Center for British Art. Suspended from skylights in the four-story atrium, the large-scale sculptures are decked out with doll-house precision: cabins, hand-stitched sails,...

Federal workers clamor for shutdown resolution and Jamaica braces for historic storm: Morning Rundown

In today’s newsletter: Federal workers clamor for an end to the shutdown as they go without pay. The United States and China are expected to reach a trade deal, a top official says. And Jamaica braces for catastrophic Hurricane Melissa. Here’s...

Trump and Xi Step Back From the Brink—for Now

China and the United States have agreed on a yearlong truce in their trade war—but it’s essentially a handshake between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, not an actual agreement. The two leaders met on Thursday in Busan, South Korea, with...

Kenderson Noray presents Rhythm of My Heart at Horizons Art Gallery

Features Newsday 3 Hrs Ago Savannah Poui - Horizons Art Gallery presents Rhythm of My Heart, the latest solo exhibition by Kenderson Noray, one of Trinidad and Tobago’s well-loved contemporary artists. Kenderson Noray - A media release said, this...

6 Hidden Destinations That Are Safer Than Most Tourists Think

Popular travel spots capture the headlines, yet countless destinations remain unfairly overlooked despite boasting impressive safety records. Social media algorithms favor flashy hotspots while quietly secure nations stay hidden from mainstream...

Today in History: October 27, ‘Curse of the Bambino’ reversed

Today is Monday, Oct. 27, the 300th day of 2025. There are 65 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 27, 2004, the Boston Red Sox won their first World Series since 1918, sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals in four games. The team’s 86-year...

AEC BISHOPS CALL FOR PEACE & REGIONAL STABILITY IN THE SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN

The Bishops of the Antilles Episcopal Conference view with grave concern the recent build-up of naval and other military assets in the Southern Caribbean, and the potential implications this poses for the socio-economic, political, and...

Milei scores historic win in Argentina midterms, tightens grip on Congress

Juan Pablo Villasmil of a Center for a Secure, Free Society and Dissident Project founder Daniel Di Martino react to the U.S.’ rescue of Venezuelan opposition members and the Trump administration’s pressure on the Maduro regime. NEWYou can now...

Auction of works of art in Ecuador in solidarity with Cuba

The proceeds from the auction of the works will be used to purchase medical supplies for the Caribbean nation. Auction of works of art in solidarity with Cuba. Photo courtesy of Pilar Bustos October 26, 2025 Hour: 9:07 pm Latin American artists...

Belize Women’s Softball Team return to Central American Games after 12-year absence, bat off Friday against El Salvador

Views: 42 Views: 42 Posted: Thursday, October 23, 2025. 9:57 am CST. Belize Women’s National Softball Team – Photo Credit: Belize Women’s National Softball Team By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 🥎 🇧🇿 BELIZE ARE BACK! After a 12-year absence, the Belize...

Guyana’s eco-tourism sector rooted in Indigenous heritage – Minister Rodrigues

GUYANA is not just making a mark in the eco-tourism sector; it’s leaving a huge dent, one that places our country among the best eco-tourism nations in the world. It is rooted deeply in Indigenous heritage. Minister of Tourism, Industry and...

Drake surprises fans at dancehall star Vybz Kartel’s historic first Canadian show

TORONTO – When Drake was a teenager, he’d stand outside Toronto’s long-gone Escape Nightclub handing out flyers just to get inside and lose himself in Vybz Kartel’s music. On Sunday night, he came full circle, recalling that memory on stage as he...