Life meets art via the symbolism of Lucumí in the artists’ latest work
After decades chasing stars and scrambling for financing, Philippe Martinez became an unlikely crusader
Those who can afford it access everything from basic foodstuffs to luxury treats while others hunt for scraps
The communist regime is more isolated than ever and fuel supplies are dwindling. Diplomats fear outbreaks of disease and the spread of hunger
Despite the UK oil major’s efforts to improve, investors seem lukewarm over its turnaround strategy
Air Canada is first major airline to suspend flights to the island over inability to refuel planes
Local opponents criticise legislation that will facilitate ‘networked state’ community and hand executive powers to developer
President Miguel Díaz-Canel insists regime is not ‘close to failing’ and promises details of plans to boost energy sector
Socialist regime has long sent medics to work abroad as a crucial source of foreign currency and soft power
US frustrated as Mexico spurns president’s repeated offers of military strikes in war on fentanyl
Crude exports to Havana are drying up, according to Kpler, amid US blockade of Venezuela and pressure on Mexico
Maduro’s removal and a ‘blue wave’ of new rightwing leaders indicate change but narcoterrorism remains
Also in today’s newsletter: Trump considers blocking Exxon from investing in Venezuela, and the US’s changing retail landscape
Communist government in Havana strikes defiant pose as US president piles on pressure
Washington hopes Nicolás Maduro’s capture will hasten the downfall of the ossified communist regime in Havana
US president threatens Mexico and says Cuban regime will fall after capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro
Some locals on island of Nevis oppose libertarian project, calling it ‘state within a state’
Margaret Hodge urges Britain to help its overseas territories in return for them implementing financial transparency rules
Threat of military action disrupts flow of holidaymakers travelling to Margarita island
Briefing to lawmakers over September 2 mission comes as Trump and Hegseth seek to distance themselves
Dual-island nation has supported American operation against alleged drug traffickers in contrast to neighbours in region
Royal Navy maintains permanent presence in the region supporting British Overseas Territories
Azruddin Mohamed and his father Nazar Mohamed face extradition on fraud and money-laundering allegations
Catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Melissa will be the toughest assignment faced by a leader known for technocratic efficiency
More than 30 people have been killed as one of the most extreme storms on record crosses the Caribbean
