60 Arrested and 65 Children Rescued in Year-Long Americas Child Abuse Crackdown
A multinational law enforcement effort spanning Central America, North America, and the Caribbean has successfully dismantled a large child sexual abuse network. Operation Eclipse, conducted between February 2025 and January 2026, led to the arrest of 60 individuals involved in producing and distributing child abuse materials. Authorities identified and rescued 65 child victims, predominantly girls aged between 5 and 13 years old. The victims received immediate protective services and aftercare to support their recovery. The operation also focused on reviving previously unsolved cases, which may help prevent future exploitation. The disproportionate impact on young girls highlights the ongoing challenge law... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Apr 2026 12:45
Indigenous leaders in Vanuatu raise concerns over Royal Caribbean's private beach club plans on Lelepa Island
Indigenous leaders in Vanuatu have expressed serious concerns regarding plans by cruise operator Royal Caribbean to develop a private beach club on Lelepa Island. The community leaders argue that environmental impact assessments conducted by the company are “incomplete” and “misleading.” They assert that the proposed development poses a significant threat to the local ecosystems and a nearby UNESCO World Heritage site. The matter was formally raised in a letter sent to Royal Caribbean on 26 February. The planned resort on Lelepa Island, which spans roughly 5 kilometers and is home to approximately 500 residents, is designed to cater to up... [Continue Reading]
Russia-flagged oil tanker Anatoly Kolodkin heads to Cuba's Matanzas port for potential first oil import in over two months
A Russia-flagged oil tanker, the Anatoly Kolodkin, is reportedly en route to Cuba’s Matanzas port, potentially marking the Caribbean nation's first oil import in over two months. This development comes as the United States has lifted certain sanctions on Russia, purportedly to facilitate this shipment amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. According to ship tracking data, the vessel is expected to arrive at its destination by Tuesday. The cargo ship, which set sail from Primorsk, is carrying approximately 650,000 barrels of Urals crude oil. This shipment is crucial for Cuba, which has been experiencing a severe oil shortage exacerbated by comprehensive U.S.... [Continue Reading]
Cuba's President Díaz-Canel pledges efforts to locate two missing humanitarian aid vessels from Mexico
Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel has declared that the nation will exert all possible efforts to locate two sailing vessels that went missing while transporting humanitarian aid from Mexico to the island. The boats, part of the Our America convoy, left the Mexican state of Quintana Roo last Friday, with expectations of arriving in Havana by midweek. However, as of now, authorities have not received any communication or signal from the vessels. The two boats, laden with essential supplies such as food and medicine, were engaged in an international aid mission aimed at alleviating the effects of what Cuba describes as... [Continue Reading]
Mexican Navy launches search for two missing boats carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba with nine crew members on board
The Mexican Navy has initiated a search-and-rescue operation after two boats carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba went missing. The boats departed from Isla Mujeres in Quintana Roo, Mexico, carrying nine crew members of different nationalities. They lost contact upon departing and failed to arrive in Havana on the expected dates of 24-25 March. According to a statement issued by the Mexican Navy, there has been no communication from the vessels since they left Isla Mujeres, raising concerns for the safety of the crew. The navy has mobilized search teams and alerted regional naval commanders and search-and-rescue stations across the area.... [Continue Reading]
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Feb 2026 17:39
