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More than 30 groups will fill Puerto Viejo's streets Saturday for the 12th annual Wolaba Parade, celebrating Costa Rica's Afro-Caribbean culture. The community-created festival returns stronger after nearly ending in 2024.
San Francisco-based Philz Coffee reversed its decision to remove Pride flags from its 82 locations after widespread community outcry and direct conversations with LGBTQ+ leaders. The CEO publicly apologized and committed to keeping Pride flags displayed permanently.
Multiple Caribbean nations have qualified for the U-17 FIFA World Cup, marking a historic moment for the region. Coaches are calling it a collective victory that showcases the rising talent across Caribbean football.
The Caribbean's first agricultural innovation hub will open in Guyana within a year, giving farmers access to cutting-edge technology and reducing the region's dependence on food imports. The partnership brings decades of Brazilian tropical farming expertise to help strengthen climate resilience across Caribbean nations.
Palm Beach County's LGBTQ community gathered for the 34th annual Pride festival, transforming Bryant Park into a space of joy, healing, and connection. Vendors and organizations offered everything from healing crystals to HIV prevention services, proving Pride is both celebration and lifeline.
When Texas banned Pride crosswalks, El Paso found a creative workaround that celebrates their LGBTQ+ community. The city wrapped downtown street lights in colorful Pride-themed cylinders that stay within the law.
The Ocean Cleanup is bringing its largest plastic-catching barrier yet to the Dominican Republic as part of a major Caribbean expansion. New systems in Colombia will join the effort to stop trash before it reaches the ocean.
A new prosthetic limb center in Trinidad will serve thousands of amputees across 15 Caribbean nations, restoring mobility and dignity. After a successful camp fitted 800 people last year, the permanent facility ensures ongoing access to life-changing care.
A decade after Jamaica decriminalized cannabis, Caribbean nations are turning their traditional expertise into a thriving legal industry with global potential. With perfect growing conditions and new US drug policy shifts, the region is positioned to become a major player in medical cannabis exports.
A major African financial institution just announced a $10 billion support package to help nations across Africa and the Caribbean weather economic challenges. The fund aims to strengthen financial stability and boost economic resilience across dozens of developing nations.
African and Caribbean leaders just adopted a historic 19-point plan calling for reparations from nations that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade. The unified framework will be presented at the UN General Assembly, marking the first time these regions have coordinated their efforts into a single global proposal.
Solar-powered microgrids are bringing reliable electricity to Caribbean communities, proving that clean energy can work anywhere. The secret isn't just the panels—it's the complete system that makes it sustainable.
After 16 years of restrictions under Viktor Orbán's government, thousands marched in Budapest's Pride parade in sweltering heat, marking what participants call "a new era" for LGBTQ+ rights in Hungary. The event signals potential progress, though the new Prime Minister's stance on LGBTQ+ issues remains unclear.
After Florida removed their rainbow crosswalk, Miami Beach is rebuilding it in a nearby park with 3,606 colorful pavers. The permanent installation launches this week during the city's 18th annual Pride celebration.
Nineteen countries in Central America and the Caribbean just got access to over $4 billion in funding to transform their energy future. The International Renewable Energy Agency is now accepting proposals for solar, wind, and other green energy projects that could power the region for generations.
Thousands gathered in Jerusalem for the annual Pride and Tolerance march, taking their message directly to Israel's parliament building. Participants celebrated existing protections while peacefully advocating for greater equality.
More than 1,600 open water swimmers from 21 countries plunged into the turquoise Caribbean Sea for Mexico's legendary El Cruce competition. Two local athletes emerged victorious in the grueling 10-kilometer swim from Cancún to Isla Mujeres.
When retired army officer Deep Bhagat's son came out as gay, he faced a choice between society's expectations and his child's happiness. He chose love, and now marches in Pride parades to inspire other parents.
The massive seaweed blooms choking Mexico's Caribbean beaches are finally starting to retreat after a record-breaking summer. Scientists say the worst is over, bringing relief to coastal communities and hope for recovery.
Mexico just announced a $115 million plan to rescue its stunning Caribbean beaches from massive amounts of smelly seaweed that's been threatening tourism. The Navy will deploy new collection vessels and install 30 miles of barriers to protect popular destinations like Cancún and Tulum.
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