Copa Libertadores final could be held abroad, says South American soccer chief

South American soccer’s governing body Conmebol would consider hosting the Copa Libertadores final outside of the continent to help grow the competition globally. The annual tournament has been running since 1960 and is viewed as the most...

New Report: The Money Trail Behind Fossil Fuel Expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean

As COP30 nears and world governments gather for climate talks, the new report, The Money Trail Behind Fossil Fuel Expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean, reveals that from 2022 to 2024, 297 banks funneled a staggering $138 billion to...

Rosalía responds to Bad Bunny backlash: 'I have nothing but love and respect' and says she’s 'grateful' to Latin America

Rosalía is setting the record straight. The Spanish artist has addressed the backlash surrounding her recent interview, clarifying that she holds nothing but “love and respect” for Bad Bunny and that her words were taken out of context. The...

International News Briefs for Tuesday, November 4, 2025

HAVANA TIMES – We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Trump Endorses Cuomo, Threatens to Cancel Funding to NYC If Mamdani Is Elected Mayor Nov 04, 2025 It’s Election Day here...

Caribbean Travel Marketplace Is Coming Back to Antigua and Barbuda in 2026

The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association has announced that Antigua and Barbuda will once again host the region’s premier tourism gathering — the 44th edition of Caribbean Travel Marketplace — scheduled for May 12–15, 2026. The decision marks a...

Caribbean islands unite at Integrity Summit 2025

0 Aruba hosted the Integrity Summit 2025 this week, bringing together representatives from Curaçao, Saba, Sint Maarten, and Sint Eustatius to discuss transparency and good governance. The event focused on promoting integrity within public...

Latin America sees increased hotel construction

LE, headquartered in Portsmouth, USA, indicated that these figures represent a 17% increase in projects and an 11% increase in rooms compared to the same period last year. This is one of the main conclusions of the report on the construction...

Latin America Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches Record Highs, Up 17% Year-Over-Year

PORTSMOUTH, NH - Lodging Econometrics' (LE) Q3 2025 Latin America Construction Pipeline Trend Report signals continued momentum for the region's hospitality industry. At the close of the quarter, the hotel construction pipeline in Latin America...

From Lisbon: The Future Of International Tax Cooperation

Global business network concept. Business person shaking hands. getty In this episode of Tax Notes Talk, Elisângela Rita, a former member of the U.N. Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters, discusses her career in...

Telefonica completes sell of its business in Ecuador

In sum – what to know: Telefonica exits Ecuador – The Spanish operator completed the sale of its Ecuadorian business to Millicom, aligning with its strategy to streamline operations and focus on core European markets. Millicom expands South...

Renault Group agrees sale of 26.4% stake in Brazil business to Geely

Renault Group has finalised agreements for China’s Geely to acquire a 26.4% shareholding in Renault do Brasil. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial...

Royal Caribbean International Guide: Ships, Destinations & Tips

About Royal Caribbean International Founded in 1968, Royal Caribbean International has become a world-class cruise brand, famous for pushing the boundaries of what cruise ships can offer. Its fleet spans from mid-sized scenic vessels to the...

October CE Digest: Empowering Caribbean Businesses for Growth

Deadline Extended: BRIDGE Grant Programme Applications Now Due December 2, 2025 Caribbean Export Development Agency has extended the application deadline for the BRIDGE Grant Programme to Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. AST. This decision...

Doha Political Declaration crucial step towards achieving inclusive social development: Baerbock

Baerbock pointed out that girls in many countries find themselves left behind for reasons beyond their control. President of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) Annalena Baerbock stated that Tuesday's adoption of the Doha Political...

World Food Program appeals for $74M to aid Caribbean nations hit by Hurricane Melissa

HAMILTON, Canada The UN World Food Program (WFP) on Tuesday appealed for $74 million to deliver life-saving assistance to more than 1 million people across the Caribbean affected by Hurricane Melissa. WFP's Country Director in Cuba, Etienne...

Drizzle to Dazzle: UK Readers Given Top Tips For Move To Caribbean.

- Advertisement - Britain’s most popular tabloid newspaper, the Daily Mail has issued what it calls “the ultimate expat guide to moving to a Caribbean paradise” with tips for people who would like to move to the Caribbean for the medium to long...

Wills gets down to business in Brazil: Prince warns of 'nature crisis' facing the world at anti-wildlife trade summit - after being gifted elegant scarf by Amazon tribe and touring Rio

Prince William has warned of a 'nature crisis' facing the world as he delivered a speech at an anti-wildlife trade summit in Brazil. The landmark talk was given at the United for Wildlife Summit - thrown by the Prince and Princess of Wales's Royal...

Govt gets 30 days to disclose info on US military strikes in Caribbean

THE Government has been given 30 days to disclose what it knows about United States military strikes in the Caribbean — including whether Trinidad and Tobago nationals were killed in one of the operations — following the issuance of a Freedom of...

Latin America hotel construction pipeline reaches record levels in Q3 2025

Latin America’s hotel construction pipeline reached 751 projects and 116,480 rooms in Q3 2025, up 17% year-over-year, signalling strong development momentum across key markets. Latin America’s hotel development activity continued to strengthen in...

Jamaica is so damaged by Hurricane Melissa it is now too dangerous for Americans to visit, US government says

By JENSEN BIRD Published: 15:31 EST, 4 November 2025 | Updated: 15:36 EST, 4 November 2025 The US State Department warned American travellers against embarking on their potentially 'dangerous' tropical Jamaican getaways amid devastation from...