Americas – Page 15 – Prologue Journal

Monarch Butterflies Are Recommended for Protected Status in U.S.

New York Times They would become the most commonly seen species to receive federal protection if the proposal is adopted. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/10/climate/monarch-butterflies-endangered-species-list.html

Trump Mocks Trudeau and Canada in Post on Tariffs and Trade

New York Times The president-elect’s mockery of Canada and its leader is the latest salvo after his promise to impose steep tariffs on Canadian exports. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/10/world/canada/trump-trudeau-canada-tariffs.html

Desperate Haitians Who Fled to the Dominican Republic Are Being Sent Back in Cages

New York Times Relations between the neighboring countries on the island of Hispaniola have long been frosty. They are now complicated by up to 10,000 deportations a week. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/world/americas/haiti-dominican-republican-cage-trucks.html

Angela Alvarez, Great-Grandmother Who Won a Latin Grammy, Dies at 97

New York Times Her only album made her a media star after she had raised four children and worked as a house cleaner — proving, she said, that “it’s never too late.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/08/arts/music/angela-alvarez-dead.html

For Taylor Swift, It’s the End of the ‘Eras’

New York Times A two-year tour that permeated the culture plays one last night in the Canadian city of Vancouver. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/08/arts/music/for-taylor-swift-its-the-end-of-the-eras.html

Canada’s 988 Crisis Hotline, a ‘Pathway to Survival,’ One Year Later

New York Times The hotline responded to more than 300,000 calls and texts in its inaugural year, reinforcing appeals for Canada to establish a national suicide prevention strategy. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/07/world/canada/canada-988-hotline-suicide-prevention.html

In Mexico, Heat Waves Are Even Killing Younger Adults

New York Times It’s not the just the elderly. More than three-quarters of heat-related deaths in Mexico occurred among people younger than 35, researchers reported. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/06/health/heat-deaths-young-adults.html

Canada Moves to Protect Arctic From Threats by Russia and China

New York Times Ottawa says its focus on the Arctic comes after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “has shaken the foundations” of international cooperation in the northern region. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/06/world/canada/canada-arctic-russia-china.html

For Opponents Hiding from Venezuelan Government, No Food, Water or Power

New York Times Six leading opposition activists and advisers have taken refuge at the Argentine diplomatic residence for eight months. Now, the police are cutting off basic services. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/05/world/americas/venezuelan-embassy-opposition-activists.html

Brazil’s Most Common Surname Has a Grim Past

New York Times Silva, the surname of presidents and soccer stars, has long carried stigma over its colonial links. Now, many see its legacy in new ways. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/05/world/americas/brazil-silva-name-slavery.html