Americas – Page 104 – Prologue Journal

Meet the Roving Veterinarians Caring for Mexico’s Rural Horses

New York Times Horses, donkeys and mules can be a lifeline for families living in the countryside, but there haven’t always been vets around to treat them. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/09/science/mexico-horses-vetirinary-care.html

Wildfires Burn Nearly 1 Million Acres in Western Canada

New York Times Light rain and cooler temperatures brought much needed relief over the weekend to Alberta, where nearly 30,000 residents have been forced to evacuate. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/08/world/canada/canada-alberta-wildfires.html

Did China Help Vancouver’s Mayor Win Election?

New York Times Ken Sim, Vancouver’s first mayor of Chinese descent, rejects claims of Chinese interference and says his landslide win was due to his tireless campaigning and more appealing policies. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/07/world/canada/ken-sim-vancouver-china.html

Gordon Lightfoot’s Death Is a Loss That Feels Personal

New York Times Lightfoot’s music created the soundtrack for the daily life of many Canadian families. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/06/world/canada/gordon-lightfoot-music-impact.html

Canadians Greet King Charles’s Coronation With Muted Response

New York Times The king’s representative in Canada, where he is head of state, recently appealed to people in the country to “give him a chance.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/06/world/canada/canada-coronation-charles-uk.html

More than 13,000 Evacuated as Wildfires Burn in Western Canada

New York Times More than 100 wildfires were burning across Alberta on Friday night. Conditions conducive to fires were also expected in the U.S. Southwest over the weekend. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/06/world/canada/wildfire-western-canada-evacuation.html

The Art of Daniel Lind-Ramos

New York Times A storm, a pandemic, and Black Puerto Rican history pervade his work at MoMA PS 1, with materials sourced from daily life. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/04/arts/design/daniel-lind-ramos-moma-ps1-catastroprhe-art.html

Brazil’s Police Raid Bolsonaro Home in Fake Vaccine Cards Case

New York Times The authorities arrested a close aide of former President Jair Bolsonaro on charges that he forged vaccine records, possibly to help Mr. Bolsonaro enter the United States. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/03/world/americas/bolsonaro-brazil-police-covid-vaccine-cards.html

Gordon Lightfoot’s ‘Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald’ Was An Unlikely Hit

New York Times Gordon Lightfoot’s 1976 folk ballad told the true story of a shipwreck on Lake Superior. One of his old friends called it “a documentarian’s song.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/02/arts/music/gordon-lightfoot-edmund-fitzgerald-song.html

Padres Dominate Giants in MLB’s Mexico City Series

New York Times The first regular season games played in North America’s largest city were a rousing success, with players and fans raving about the experience. M.L.B. will be back. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/01/sports/baseball/padres-giants-mexico-city.html