Category: Americas
The Magdalen Islands: Sand, Sea and Serenity Far From Everywhere
New York Times The bluffs, dunes and lagoons of the Magdalens, a colorful yet tranquil island chain north of Prince Edward Island, are far from everywhere. That’s the point. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/26/travel/magdalen-islands-quebec-canada.html
Read MoreWhy Do Aid Groups Stay in Lawless Haiti?
New York Times Two American missionaries and a Haitian aid director were killed, the latest gang violence against aid groups in Haiti’s capital. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/25/world/americas/why-do-aid-groups-stay-in-lawless-haiti.html
Read MoreAfter Billions of Dollars in Losses, Canada Post Warns It May Run Out of Cash
New York Times While the post office considers plans to revamp its business model, any major fixes are likely to be politically vexing. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/25/world/canada/canada-post-losses.html
Read MoreWhy Are So Many Mexican Election Candidates Getting Killed?
New York Times Across Mexico, dozens of candidates, their relatives and party members have been targeted in violent attacks before next month’s general election. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/25/world/americas/mexico-election-candidates-killed.html
Read MoreOne of the Deadliest Jobs in Mexico: Running for Office
New York Times The assassination of Gisela Gaytán shocked Mexico. She was among dozens of aspirants for public office killed in recent months. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/25/world/americas/mexico-election-violence.html
Read MoreTaquería El Califa de León Went From Local Favorite to World Famous
New York Times Taquería El Califa de León, in Mexico City, became the first Mexican taco stand to win a Michelin star. Since then, it has been deluged with customers and fame. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/24/world/americas/taqueria-el-califa-de-leon-mexico-city-michelin-star.html
Read MoreThree Missionaries in Haiti Killed in Gang Attack
New York Times The latest assault by Haitian gangs left three missionaries, including two Americans dead in Port-au-Prince. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/24/world/americas/haiti-gang-attack-missionaries-dead.html
Read MoreNOAA’s 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast
New York Times The Atlantic hurricane season is looking to be an extraordinary one, with 17 to 25 named storms predicted, experts said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/23/weather/noaa-atlantic-hurricane-forecast-prediction.html
Read MoreForeign Interventions in Haiti: A Brief History
New York Times For decades, international soldiers have deployed to Haiti, sometimes leaving behind a troubled legacy. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/23/world/americas/haiti-kenya-us-intervention-history.html
Read MoreHere’s What to Know About Canada’s Wildfire Season
New York Times Despite a relatively wet spring, government officials are warning that persistent drought across Western Canada could leave the region vulnerable to major fires. https://www.nytimes.com/article/canada-wildfire-season-forecast.html
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