Americas – Page 24 – Prologue Journal

Where Wildfires and Smoke Are Spreading Now

New York Times More than 90 large fires are raging across the United States, intensifying this year’s fire season. The forecast shows no sign of letting up. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/03/weather/wildfire-smoke-california-northwest.html

Amid Heavy Industry, Canada’s Newest (and Tiniest) National Park

New York Times The creation of an urban national park on an unprepossessing parcel of land in the automaking hub of Windsor, Ontario, is also meant to serve as an act of Indigenous reconciliation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/03/world/canada/windsor-ontario-national-park.html

Harris Fuels Hope and Skepticism With Georgia’s South Asian Voters

New York Times In Georgia, a critical swing state President Biden won by less than 12,000 votes in 2020, Kamala Harris’ political identity has prompted renewed interest among Asian Americans, the fastest-growing group of eligible voters in the United States. https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/americas/100000009598875/harris-voters-south-asian-georgia.html

Maduro Could Remain Venezuela’s President No Matter What Voters Decided

New York Times The Biden administration recognized the autocrat’s rival as the winner of Sunday’s election in Venezuela. Yet President Maduro shows no sign of being willing to leave office. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/02/world/americas/venezuela-maduro-election-voters.html

An Autocrat’s Tool Backfires in Venezuela

New York Times Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in his country’s election. But exit polls suggested the opposition leader won a landslide, setting off protests around the country. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/02/world/americas/an-autocrats-tool-backfires-in-venezuela.html

U.S. Recognizes Edmundo González as Winner of Venezuela Election

New York Times Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said there was “overwhelming evidence” that Edmundo González had won, despite President Nicolás Maduro’s claim of victory. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/01/world/americas/venezuela-election-gonzalez-maduro.html

Elon Musk Blasts Venezuela’s Maduro in an Escalating War of Words

New York Times Mr. Musk, who has long criticized leftist politicians, called President Nicolás Maduro a “dictator” and compared him to a donkey. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/01/technology/elon-musk-maduro-venezuela.html

How Olympic Injuries Break Bodies

New York Times With years of fractures, surgeries, hardware and pain, Olympians can list their injuries as readily as their achievements. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/01/world/olympics/athlete-injuries.html

Trumps of the Tropics: Brazil’s Far Right Plots Its Return

New York Times Bolsonaristas are (still) taking their cues from America’s MAGA movement. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/01/magazine/brazil-bolsonaro-trump.html

Ex-Green Beret Goudreau, Who Planned Failed Venezuela Coup, Is Arrested

New York Times Jordan Goudreau, 48, had taken credit for a failed coup attempt against Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela. He faces federal charges of illegal arms smuggling. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/31/world/americas/us-green-beret-venezuela-maduro-arrested.html