CARICOM vs. US on Cuba: Foreign ministers meeting in Suriname issued a strongly worded condemnation of US threats of military action against Cuba, stressing Cuba’s right to obtain fuel and warning any aggression would destabilize the Caribbean. Regional legal precedent for Suriname: The CCJ backed political analyst Derek Ramsamooj, ruling his Suriname detention breached Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas rights and ordering US$30,000 in damages, with the court highlighting unlawful limits on access to counsel. Diplomatic renewals in the region: Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez received new ambassador credentials from Portugal, Suriname and Nicaragua, while Suriname President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons prepares a visit to the Dominican Republic with meetings and signed agreements. Suriname in the spotlight of US naval activity: The USS Nimitz continues its Caribbean agenda under Southern Seas 2026, including a Suriname visit, as the ship’s presence fuels regional speculation amid Cuba tensions. Air connectivity pressure: Trinidad and Tobago’s government says Caribbean Airlines will cut routes to St Kitts and Nevis and Dominica from June 1, citing losses—also affecting the Guyana–Suriname corridor. INTERPOL crackdown: A major INTERPOL-led operation across 20 countries seized 3,308 illegal firearms and 56 tonnes of drugs, with Suriname among participating states. World Cup off-field news: The US men’s roster for World Cup 2026 was officially released, adding to the week’s sports headlines.