South Florida organizations and local cities are rallying in solidarity with Caribbean nations reeling from the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Melissa.
From Jamaica to Haiti, the Bahamas, and even Cuba — a country with no formal diplomatic ties to the U.S. — the call for help is urgent and growing.
U.S. pledges aid to Cuba
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Thursday via X that the United States is prepared to offer immediate humanitarian aid to Cuba.
While details on coordination with the Cuban government remain unclear, Catholic Charities confirmed that it has received authorization from both Washington and Havana to deliver assistance directly to Caritas Cuba…