Americas – Page 13 – Prologue Journal

Mexico Is Split on Judicial Overhaul as Plan Inches Toward Becoming Law

New York Times Even as a sweeping proposal to elect nearly 7,000 judges inches toward law, some Mexicans have protested it. Others welcomed the chance to vote in judges. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/12/world/americas/mexico-judicial-overhaul-controvery.html

Francisco Lopera, the ‘Country Doctor’ Who Upended Our Understanding of Dementia

New York Times Francisco Lopera defied rebels, cartels and vampire bats to become a pioneering researcher of Alzheimer’s disease. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/11/science/lopera-alzheimers-colombia.html

Mexico’s Judicial Overhaul Overcomes Its Biggest Obstacle: The Senate

New York Times The Senate’s approval cleared away the last major obstacle to the sweeping proposals championed by the president, which have prompted nationwide strikes. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/11/world/americas/mexico-judical-overhaul-senate-vote.html

Why Nearly All Judges in Mexico Could Soon Be Chosen by Voters

New York Times The legislation passed by Congress could produce one of the most far-reaching judicial overhauls in any major democracy. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/11/world/americas/mexico-judiciary-overhaul.html

Francisco Lopera, Pioneer in Alzheimer’s Research, Dies at 73

New York Times A neurologist in Colombia, he worked with the world’s largest extended family with Alzheimer’s and helped fuel research to prevent or delay dementia symptoms. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/science/francisco-lopera-restrepo-dead.html

These Venezuelan Election Observers Got Death Threats. Now They’re in Hiding.

New York Times The New York Times spoke to several election volunteers for Venezuela’s opposition party who found that Edmundo Gonzáles defeated Nicolás Maduro in July. They fled the country after facing death threats from Maduro’s supporters. https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/americas/100000009647019/venezuelan-election-observers-exile-colombia.html

Peter Nygard Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Sexual Assault

New York Times Mr. Nygard was convicted in Toronto of sexually assaulting four women in his company’s headquarters. He also faces trials in Montreal, Winnipeg and New York. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/world/canada/peter-nygard-prison-sentence-sexual-assault.html

El Salvador’s Police Chief Dies in Helicopter Crash

New York Times Mauricio Arriaza Chicas led the nation’s police force during a crackdown on gang violence. The president expressed doubt that the crash had been an accident. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/world/americas/el-salvador-helicopter-crash-police.html

Edmundo González Flees Venezuela for Spain, and Hopes for Democracy Dim

New York Times The opposition candidate’s decision to seek asylum in Spain and the autocratic leader’s antagonism toward regional powers lessen the chances of a political transition. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/08/world/americas/edmundo-gonzalez-venezuela-opposition-candidate.html

Brazil’s X Ban Upended Digital Businesses Overnight

New York Times The ban on Elon Musk’s X has dealt a blow to Brazilians whose livelihoods depended on internet followings they had amassed for years, and which disappeared overnight. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/08/world/americas/brazil-x-ban-business-community.html