Caribbean Reparations Push: CARICOM leaders are weighing legal strategies to force the UK into reparations talks, with Barbados PM Mia Mottley urging a shift from advocacy to a court case tied to UN anti-racism treaties. US Counter-Narcotics in the Caribbean: SOUTHCOM says a lethal strike on a go-fast vessel killed four people it labeled “narco-terrorists,” as Washington expands its campaign against drug trafficking in the region. Cuba Blackout: Reuters reports Cuba’s power grid suffered another total collapse, leaving millions without electricity and prompting gradual restoration efforts. Venezuela Politics & Oil: Opposition leader María Corina Machado says she’s preparing to return from exile to press for elections, as the Trump administration deepens ties with interim President Delcy Rodríguez amid a major oil deal. Regional Connectivity: Caribbean Airlines (CAL) plans to resume Caracas flights on Oct. 17, welcomed by travel operators in Trinidad and Tobago. Food Prices Pressure in Chile: In Santiago, even the “completo” is getting pricier as Chile nears recession and inflation hits households. Sports & Culture: Great Britain booked Davis Cup Finals after beating Ecuador in doubles; and Carcass announced a first-time Paraguay show in Asunción on Nov. 30.