Category: Americas
A Bill to Limit Canada’s Trade Negotiators on Farm Goods Edges Nearer to Law
New York Times The measure from a member of the Bloc Québécois would ban changes to the supply management system for dairy, poultry and eggs. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/20/world/canada/canada-trade-farm-goods-parliament.html
Read MoreIn Mexico, the Maya Train Will Get You to All of Yucatán’s Best Spots. But Not Yet.
New York Times In December, the train began running on its first route through Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. On a five-day journey a few months later, the author encountered enthusiasm, and scheduling hiccups. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/19/travel/mexico-maya-train.html
Read MoreAnne Innis Dagg, Who Studied Giraffes in the Wild, Dies at 91
New York Times She was believed to be the first Western scientist to study the animals in their natural habitat, but she struggled to overcome sexism in academia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/17/science/anne-innis-dagg-dead.html
Read MoreU.S. Restores Oil Sanctions on Venezuela as Hopes Dim for Free Election
New York Times The Biden administration had temporarily lifted sanctions after President Nicolás Maduro agreed to make free elections possible. Now Mr. Maduro has put up barriers to a credible vote. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/17/world/americas/us-oil-sanctions-venezuela-maduro.html
Read MoreNine People, Including Air Canada Worker, Arrested in $14.5 Million Gold Heist
New York Times The stolen gold was partly used to buy guns that were bound for Canada, the police said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/17/world/canada/canada-gold-heist-pearson-airport.html
Read MoreA Surprising Shadow Was Created by the Total Solar Eclipse
New York Times An ascending jet’s contrail over Montreal added to the wonder of last Monday’s eclipse. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/15/science/eclipse-shadow-plane-halo.html
Read MoreWhy a Liberal Premier Wants to Pause a Carbon Tax Increase
New York Times Andrew Furey, Canada’s only Liberal premier, recently asked the Liberal federal government to suspend the scheduled increases. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/13/world/canada/newfoundland-premier-andrew-furey.html
Read MoreIn Bogotá, Cyclists Fear Becoming Crime Victims
New York Times In Bogotá, a city with more than 1.1 million bicycles and a strong riding culture, a number of high-profile crimes have rattled cyclists. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/13/world/americas/colombia-bogota-cycling-crime.html
Read MoreHaiti Sets Up Transitional Council, Clearing Way for an Acting Leader
New York Times A governing council was finalized after a month of negotiations. It is tasked with restoring law and order by appointing an acting prime minister. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/12/world/americas/haiti-transitional-council.html
Read MoreThe Push for a Better Dengue Vaccine Grows More Urgent
New York Times A public research institute in Brazil has proved a new shot protects against the disease, but can’t make it fast enough to stop the huge outbreak sweeping Latin America. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/11/health/dengue-vaccine-brazil.html
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