Americas – Page 18 – Prologue Journal

President Luis Arce of Bolivia Confronts a Coup Attempt, and Evo Morales

New York Times After facing down the general who tried to oust him, President Luis Arce is battling a more formidable figure, Evo Morales, a former president who wants to reclaim power. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/27/world/americas/bolivia-coup-attempt-luis-arce.html

Bolivia’s Military Accused of Coup Attempt

New York Times Members of the military gathered outside the presidential palace and a camouflaged tank rammed a door on Wednesday, in what appeared to be an attempt by a general to take over the government building. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/26/world/americas/bolivia-unrest-military.html

Brazil’s Supreme Court Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession for Personal Use

New York Times The country’s Supreme Court voted to remove criminal penalties for possession of up to 40 grams of marijuana. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/26/world/americas/brazil-marijuana-decriminalize-weed.html

Kenyan-Led Forces Arrive in Haiti After Months of Gang Violence

New York Times The first wave of a 2,500-member international force sent to restore order in the gang-plagued Caribbean nation has arrived, but critics worry the plan will fail. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/25/world/americas/haiti-kenya-police-gangs.html

How Venezuela’s Leader Could Stay in Power No Matter What Voters Want

New York Times Four former officials in the government of President Nicolás Maduro describe his options between now and an election that could remove him from power — or solidify his grip. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/25/world/americas/venezuela-election-maduro-power.html

Scientists Find First Evidence That Butterflies Crossed an Ocean

New York Times Researchers discovered painted ladies on a South American beach and then built a case that they started their journey in Europe or Africa. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/25/science/butterflies-ocean-migration.html

Amid the Stanley Cup Excitement, Edmonton’s Downtown Struggles

New York Times Edmonton’s mayor says that the issues behind homelessness, opioid overdoses and mental health crises cannot be fixed by cities. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/22/world/canada/edmonton-amarjeet-sohi.html

Sheinbaum’s American Experience Offers Clues to Her Approach to U.S. Relations

New York Times The next Mexican president’s years of living in California provide insight into how she will handle key issues in Mexico-Washington ties. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/22/world/americas/mexico-sheinbaum-us.html

U.S.D.A. Avocado Inspectors Will Start Returning to Mexican Packing Plants

New York Times The inspections were suspended last weekend because of security concerns in Michoacán, the Mexican state responsible for most avocado exports to the U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/22/world/americas/us-mexico-avocado-inspections-resume.html

Will Copa América Be Messi’s Last Time Representing Argentina in Soccer?

New York Times Lionel Messi had said the 2022 World Cup, which his country won, was his last. Will the Copa América soccer tournament be his goodbye? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/20/world/americas/messi-copa-america-argentina-soccer.html