ECNETNews, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Nov. 11, 2024: From Cuba to Haiti, Guyana to Nicaragua, Colombia, and Argentina, this report highlights the most significant news stories from the Caribbean and Latin America over the past week.
Cuba
Hurricane Milton intensified as it passed over Cuba before making landfall in Florida, causing significant waves to crash against the iconic Malecon promenade in Havana on October 9, 2024.
Haiti
The situation in Haiti remains critical, particularly in Petite-Rive l’Artibonite, where residents are living under constant threat from the Savien gang. Despite the deployment of international police forces from Kenya and Jamaica, locals are unable to escape the violence due to fear of retaliation from other armed groups, further worsening their plight and restricting their freedom of movement.
Guyana
In the Caribbean Premier League 2024 finals, Guyana Amazon Warriors faced a setback against the St. Lucia Kings. Faf du Plessis led the Kings to victory, lifting the CPL T20 trophy at Providence Stadium on October 6, 2024, after a thrilling match.
Nicaragua
Demonstrations continue in Nicaragua, demanding justice for environmentalist Juan Lopez, who was murdered last month. Protesters gathered outside the Public Ministry in Tegucigalpa on October 10, 2024, calling for protection for Lopez’s family and colleagues. Lopez was a prominent opponent of open-pit iron ore mining and was brutally killed on September 14, highlighting the dangers faced by activists in the region.
Argentina
At the 2024 Shanghai Rolex Masters, Argentinian duo Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni triumphed over Italy’s Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in the Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals, marking a significant win for the team.
Colombia
Colombian golfer Nico Echavarria participated in the Black Desert Championship 2024 held at Black Desert Resort in St. George, Utah, on October 10, 2024, showcasing the growing presence of Colombian athletes in international sports.
