Topic: “Caribbean”

Posted in Announcements

Megan Janetsky named Cuba, Caribbean correspondent

, by Nicole Meir

In a memo to staff, News Director for Latin America and the Caribbean Eduardo Castillo announced Megan Janetsky is AP's new English-language correspondent for Cuba and the Caribbean:

Posted in Announcements

Eduardo Castillo named Latin America news director

, by Nicole Meir

Vice President and Head of Global News Gathering Paul Haven announced on Monday that Eduardo Castillo is now the news director for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Here is his memo to staff (español abajo):

Posted in Announcements

Two international news directors are named

, by Lauren Easton

Paul Haven, vice president and head of global news gathering, announced two key appointments on Monday: James Jordan will lead AP's coverage of Europe and Africa, and Cristiana Mesquita will head Cuba and the Caribbean.

Posted in Announcements

AP earns World Press Photo honors

, by Lauren Easton

Photos of a deadly Ethiopian Airlines plane crash, California wildfires, Brazilian sports fans and Hurricane Dorian’s destruction earned The Associated Press top honors in the 2020 World Press Photo Contest.

Posted in Behind the News

After Maria, ‘heart-wrenching’ all-formats coverage

, by Lauren Easton

More than a week after Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, AP journalists on the ground continue to tell the stories of people who are struggling with the overwhelming devastation.