Americas – Page 11 – Prologue Journal

Latin American Leaders Welcome and Warn Trump

New York Times Several chafed at his plans as President Trump enacted immigration measures affecting their countries and vowed to impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/world/americas/latin-america-trump-reaction.html

At Least 80 Dead in Colombia Amid a New Surge of Violence

New York Times Thousands have fled clashes between armed groups on the border with Venezuela, dashing hopes of peace in Colombia. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/world/americas/colombia-catatumbo-rebel-violence.html

How Mexico Is Preparing for Tariffs Negotiations With Trump

New York Times President Claudia Sheinbaum is detaining more migrants, seizing more fentanyl and positioning her country as a key ally against China. But the U.S. stance has shifted, too. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/world/americas/mexico-tariffs-negotiations-trump.html

When the U.S. Hit Canada With Steep Tariffs Before, Canada Had a Plan B

New York Times But economic, political and technological changes have left Canada with few ways to handle trade restrictions now. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/world/canada/us-canada-trade-war-1930s.html

What Border Crisis? Mexican Migrant Shelters Are Quiet Ahead of Trump

New York Times Ahead of the inauguration, migrant shelters south of the Rio Grande are far from full, a reflection of the tougher measures imposed on both sides of the border. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/world/americas/migrants-trump-inauguration-border.html

Trump’s Tariff Threat Stokes Anxiety in Canada’s Auto-Industry Hub

New York Times The president-elect’s vow to impose 25 percent duties on Canadian imports could ravage Canada’s auto industry and decimate Windsor, a city deeply tied to the U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/canada/trump-tariffs-windsor-autos.html

Canada Prepares for Trump Tariff Threat With Three-Stage Plan

New York Times Canadian officials are preparing retaliatory measures if the new U.S. administration imposes tariffs on Canadian imports. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/canada/canada-trump-tariffs.html

‘We Couldn’t Stay’: A California Family’s Life After Evacuating

New York Times Shortly after the fires began in Los Angeles, Bethany Martinez and her daughter evacuated their home on the Altadena-Pasadena border after losing power and heat. They’re waiting until they feel it’s safe enough to go back. https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/americas/100000009930572/altadena-family-evacuation.html

Chrystia Freeland, Justin Trudeau’s ‘Minister of Everything,’ Enters Race to Replace Him

New York Times Chrystia Freeland, the former deputy prime minister, sought to distance herself from Mr. Trudeau in a public letter criticizing him for “costly political gimmicks.” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/canada/chrystia-freeland-justin-trudeau-canada-prime-minister.html

Trump Team Rebuffs Talks on Mass Deportations, Latin American Countries Say

New York Times Mexican officials and other leaders in the region have not been able to meet with the incoming administration about the president-elect’s migration and deportation plans. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/americas/trump-deportations-latin-america.html