Americas – Page 36 – Prologue Journal

The Colombian Town That Gabriel García Márquez’s Legacy Helped Transform

New York Times The legacy of the global literary titan and Colombia’s most famous author has helped transform the small mountain town of Aracataca, where he was born. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/10/world/americas/colombia-gabriel-garcia-marquez-aracataca.html

A Humanitarian Crisis Is Rapidly Unfolding in Haiti

New York Times As gangs have united in concerted attacks against the state, the prime minister is stranded in Puerto Rico, and food, water, fuel and medical care are in short supply. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/09/world/haiti-gangs-political-uprising-ariel-henry-humanitarian-crisis.html

A Call to End Gambling Ads as Athletes and Celebrities Are Shut Out of Them

New York Times A group wants the federal government to mirror its blanket restrictions on tobacco ads, citing addiction and its effect on sports. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/09/world/canada/canada-sports-gambling-advertising.html

Mexican Officers Shoot and Kill Student From Rural Teachers College

New York Times The 23-year-old victim was enrolled at the same school that 43 students attended before they were abducted in 2014. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/08/world/americas/mexico-police-student-death-shooting.html

The Crisis in Haiti, in Photos

New York Times A photographic narrative of the growing upheaval. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/08/world/americas/haiti-violence-photos.html

These Birds Are National Symbols but Getting Harder to See

New York Times The populations of some Latin American birds are declining, even in the countries they symbolize. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/08/science/birds-latin-america.html

Prison Escapees Are Charged With Murder of American Couple in Grenada

New York Times The couple, Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel, went missing while sailing off the coast of Grenada. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/07/world/americas/couple-boat-grenada-murder.html

Who Are the Gangs That Have Overrun Haiti’s Capital?

New York Times The Caribbean nation has plunged into disorder and violence with gangs controlling access to the main airport and seaports, and taking command of many parts of Port-au-Prince. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/07/world/americas/haiti-gangs-explainer.html

Michael Spavor Reaches Settlement With Canada Over Detention by China

New York Times Michael Spavor, a Canadian businessman, was arrested by China in what his lawyers said was an act of retaliation for Canada’s detention of a Chinese tech giant executive. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/07/world/americas/michael-spavor-canada-china.html

Worm-Like Caecilian Moms Make Milk for Their Babies

New York Times Wormlike amphibians called caecilians add cloacal secretions of a nutritious material similar to milk to their numerous quirks, according to a new study. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/07/science/caecilians-milk-amphibians-worms.html