Americas – Page 15 – Prologue Journal

Trudeau’s Liberal Party Loses Parliament Seat in Montreal Special Election

New York Times The election in Montreal had been seen as a referendum on Canada’s deeply unpopular prime minister, who has faced calls from within his party to quit. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/17/world/americas/special-election-results-montreal-trudeau.html

São Paulo Mayoral Candidate Attacks Opponent During Debate

New York Times The stunning attack on live television is likely to reorder the race to lead São Paulo, Latin America’s largest city. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/16/world/americas/sao-paulo-mayor-debate-violence.html

A ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ Musical Will Open on Broadway Next Year

New York Times The show, which had a previous run at Atlantic Theater Company, is scheduled to begin previews in February at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/16/theater/buena-vista-social-club-broadway.html

Mexico’s Contentious Judiciary Overhaul Judiciary Becomes Law

New York Times Going forward, Mexican voters will now elect judges at every level, dramatically restructuring the third branch of government. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/15/world/americas/mexico-overhaul-judiciary-law.html

The Life of Chuck’ Wins Toronto Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award

New York Times This adaptation of a Stephen King novella stars Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Mark Hamill. “The Substance” and a Tragically Hip documentary also won. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/15/movies/life-of-chuck-toronto-award.html

How a Tourist Paradise Became a Drug-Trafficking Magnet

New York Times Costa Rica’s lush rainforests, which blanket a quarter of the country, are being infiltrated by cartels on a quest to find new trafficking routes to evade the authorities. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/15/world/americas/costa-rica-drug-trafficking.html

Churchill, Abducted From Canada, Is Found Glowering in Italy

New York Times The theft of an iconic Churchill portrait by Yousuf Karsh went unnoticed for months. But two years later, the police have tracked down the photograph. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/14/world/canada/stolen-churchill-photo-recovered.html

Election in Montreal Poses a Test for Trudeau

New York Times A vote in Montreal is seen as a referendum on Canada’s prime minister, who has brushed aside calls to step down as party members fear a wipeout in the next general election. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/14/world/americas/special-election-montreal-trudeau.html

Paraguay Loves Mickey, the Cartoon Mouse. Disney Doesn’t.

New York Times Mickey, a homegrown food-packaging company, is famous for facing down Disney in Paraguay’s Supreme Court. As the family business turns 90, why is it still so popular? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/14/world/americas/paraguay-mickey-mouse-disney.html

Brazilian Court Makes One Musk Company Pay Fines of Another

New York Times A Brazilian Supreme Court justice said that because Elon Musk controlled both X and Starlink, one company was responsible for the fines of the other. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/13/world/americas/brazil-musk-x-starlink.html