Americas – Page 2 – Prologue Journal

Accusations of “Race-Shifting” Prompt Canadian Cabinet Minister to Resign

New York Times Randy Boissonnault, who resigned as employment minister, had long described himself as the great-grandson of a Cree woman, but now acknowledges he was wrong about his family’s ancestry. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/world/canada/randy-boissonnault-employment-minister-resigns.html

Biden Fades Out of the Picture in Talks With World Leaders

New York Times As he made his final appearance at global gatherings, including at the Group of 20 summit in Brazil, President Biden lobbied for his foreign policy goals even as leaders shifted attention away from him. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/world/americas/biden-g20-summit.html

Brazilian Police Arrest Soldiers in Alleged Plot to Kill President Lula

New York Times Members of an elite army unit planned to kill Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 2022 as part of an effort to keep Jair Bolsonaro in power after he lost the presidential election. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/world/americas/brazil-soldiers-president-lula-assassination-plot.html

Venezuela Frees Over 130 People Imprisoned After Disputed Election

New York Times Experts say the release of some political prisoners may be an attempt by Venezuela’s autocrat to send a signal to President-elect Trump. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/world/americas/venezuela-prisoner-release-maduro.html

Venezuela’s “Iron Lady” Pleads With Trump to Save Her Country’s Democracy

New York Times In a series of rare in-depth interviews, Venezuela’s opposition leader called life in hiding “a difficult test” and asserted that Mr. Trump could gain an early “foreign policy victory” by pushing Nicolás Maduro from office. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/world/americas/venezuela-trump-maria-machado-democracy.html

Biden Visits Amazon, Vowing Help to Fight Climate Change

New York Times The president toured the rainforest and promised Brazil funds for environmental initiatives, even as the incoming Trump administration appears poised to roll them back. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/world/americas/biden-amazon-climate.html

Haiti Has Big Problems and Few Solutions

New York Times A search for a solution to the crisis in Haiti is growing more urgent as gangs gain territory and thousands more flee their homes. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/world/americas/haiti-problems-gangs-crimes.html

Haiti Has Big Problems and Few Solutions

Biden and Xi Meet as U.S.-China Relationship Faces New Uncertainty

New York Times Donald J. Trump has promised a more aggressive approach, after the Biden administration worked to avoid open conflict with Beijing. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/16/world/americas/biden-xi-meeting.html

Conversations With Murray Sinclair

New York Times Thoughts from the former head of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, who was also a former senator and the first Indigenous person in Manitoba to become a judge. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/16/world/canada/conversations-with-murray-sinclair.html