On the Grenadian island of Carriacou, even the dead are now climate victims
The Guardian December 6, 2024, As ICJ hears landmark climate case, Grenada’s PM says vulnerable nations expect a long, hard fight for aid Carriacou, even the dead are now climate victims, (The Guardian): It’s a macabre picture: tombs, headstones and wreaths, lovingly selected by family members, floating into the oblivion of the ocean, and with them the remains of loved ones uprooted from their final resting place. Some are dragged back to land, washed up on beaches on the Grenadian island of Carriacou, transforming the beautiful Caribbean shoreline into a chaotic graveyard.
Belgium found guilty of crimes against humanity in colonial Congo
Brussels (The Guardian): The Belgian state has been found guilty of crimes against humanity for the forced removal of five mixed-race children from their mothers in colonial Congo.
Project 2025 will ‘upend’ the lives of Black Americans, new report shows
London (The Guardian): Project 2025, the 900-page ultra-conservative roadmap that details how the former president Donald Trump and his allies would restructure the US government if he is elected, has specific implications for Black Americans, according to a new report.
Guadeloupe loses electricity after striking workers seize power station
Pointe-à-Pitre (The Guardian): The French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe has been left entirely without power after striking workers seized control of the territory’s power station.
Gustavo Gutiérrez, Peruvian priest and ‘father of liberation theology’, dies at 96
London (The Guardian): Gustavo Gutiérrez, the influential Peruvian priest known as “the father of liberation theology” and hailed as a “prophet of the poor”, has died in Lima at the age of 96.
Senior UN official ends visit to Haiti
New York (T&T Guardian) The United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, Miroslav Jenca, has ended a visit to Haiti reiterating the United Nations continued commitment to restore peace and security in the French-speaking Caribbean Community (Caricom) country.
Caribbean islands hope UN court will end ‘debt cycle’ caused by climate crisis
London (The Guardian) The outcome of an international court case on climate change obligations could strengthen the legal position of Caribbean islands claiming damages from developed countries after natural disasters, lawyers say.
Adidas retira a Bella Hadid de campaña publicitaria tras críticas de Israel
Londres (The Guardian): Adidas ha sacado imágenes de la modelo Bella Hadid de los anuncios que promocionan un zapato deportivo lanzado por primera vez para coincidir con los Juegos Olímpicos de Múnich de 1972.
UK: Angela Rayner leads celebrations with Labour set for historic victory
London (The Guardian): Angela Rayner has hailed the transformation of her party as Labour looked on course for a historic election victory, saying voters had decided to punish the Conservatives for 14 years of chaotic government.
Trump y la inmunidad presidencial: el regreso del rey
Londres (The Guardian Editorial): El fallo de la Corte Suprema es un golpe a la democracia en los Estados Unidos.
