Americas – Page 14 – Prologue Journal

Protests Have Paralyzed Bolivia for Months. Here’s Why.

New York Times Protests in Bolivia triggered by a feud between the president and a political rival have caused turmoil. One fallout: fuel shortages that have left drivers lining up for gas for days. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/15/world/americas/bolivia-protests-arce-morales-mas.html

Brazilian Police Arrest Close Ally of Ex-President Bolsonaro, Official Says

New York Times Gen. Walter Braga Netto was Jair Bolsonaro’s running mate. The arrest was for meddling in an investigation into a plot to stage a coup, the police said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/14/world/americas/brazil-arrest-ally-bolsonaro.html

A Rare Cross-Canada Political Consensus Forms Against Trump’s Border Threat

New York Times Canadian leaders agreed to tighten the border, but not on how to respond if President-elect Donald J. Trump follows through on 25 percent tariffs. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/14/world/canada/canada-consensus-trump-border.html

Canada’s Postal Strike Hits Christmas Deliveries in Remote Communities

New York Times For many remote communities in the sparsely populated nation, Canada Post is the only parcel delivery option. Even Amazon relies on it. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/14/world/canada/canada-post-strikes-christmas.html

A Surprise Blockbuster in Brazil Stokes Oscar Hopes, and a Reckoning

New York Times Decades after her mother missed out on an Oscar, Brazil’s Fernanda Torres may have a chance to win a golden statuette with a role in a film that has set off deep soul-searching. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/14/world/americas/a-surprise-blockbuster-in-brazil-stokes-oscar-hopes-and-a-reckoning.html

Canada’s Gas Brings Indigenous People New Money, and Old Worries

New York Times New export terminals on Indigenous land have reignited a generations-old debate over identity and environmental stewardship. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/climate/canada-lng-natural-gas-indigenous-first-nations.html

Encountering Italy and Germany on a Road Trip Through Southern Brazil

New York Times A road trip through Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state leads to German and Italian cuisine, dialects and a surprising number of music festivals. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/travel/brazil-rio-grande-do-sul-german-italian.html

Two Americans on Holiday Are Killed in Western Mexico

New York Times The killings, and other violent episodes this year, have marred the first few months in office of Mexico’s new president, who has vowed to tackle the country’s bloodshed. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/12/world/americas/americans-killed-mexico.html

Milei Tames Inflation in Argentina With Painful Policies, Sparking Applause and Anger

New York Times A year after becoming president, Javier Milei has been praised inside and outside Argentina for reining in galloping inflation. But his economic policies have inflicted widespread hardship. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/12/world/americas/argentina-president-milei-inflation-economy.html

Canada’s Plan To Avoid Trump’s Tariffs Takes Shape

New York Times Two weeks after a Mar-a-Lago dinner with Donald J. Trump, details of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s plan to stave off a showdown with the United States are emerging. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/world/canada/canada-trump-tariffs-border.html