Category: Americas
Brian Mulroney Divided and Reshaped Canada Through Free Trade With the U.S.
New York Times The former prime minister, who died this week, brought dramatic changes, good and bad, to the country’s economy with the pact. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/02/world/canada/brian-mulroney-free-trade.html
Read MoreColombia’s Special Word for ‘You’
New York Times Two centuries after independence from Spain, many Colombians still use “sumercé,” meaning “your mercy” as an everyday address. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/02/world/americas/colombia-sumerce-mothers-mercy.html
Read MoreClaudia Sheinbaum Is Turning Mexico’s Presidential Election Into a Blowout
New York Times Claudia Sheinbaum, a protégée of Mexico’s current president, holds a commanding lead in the polls. But to many in Mexico, she is still an enigma. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/01/world/americas/mexico-election-amlo-sheinbaum-galvez.html
Read MoreOn Mexico’s Border, an Architect Takes Small Steps to the Future
New York Times With her library, senior center, markets and sports complexes, Fernanda Canales is bringing a sense of community, beauty and safety to underserved towns. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/01/arts/design/mexico-border-architecture-canales.html
Read MoreBrian Mulroney, Prime Minister Who Led Canada Into NAFTA, Dies at 84
New York Times He signed the historic free trade agreement with the United States and Mexico but was shadowed by scandal. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/29/world/canada/brian-mulroney-dead.html
Read MoreBrian Mulroney, Prime Minister Who Led Canada Into NAFTA, Dies at 84
New York Times He signed the historic free trade agreement with the United States and Mexico but was shadowed by scandal. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/29/world/canada/brian-mulroney-former-canadian-prime-minister-is-dead-at-84.html
Read MoreScientists in Canada Passed Secrets to China, Investigations Find
New York Times After a prolonged Parliamentary debate, details about two microbiology researchers who were found to have shared secrets with China have been released. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/29/world/canada/canada-china-science-secrets.html
Read MoreColombia Becomes Hub for African Migrants Trying to Reach U.S.
New York Times Colombia’s main airport has become a hub for migrants heading to the U.S. in greater numbers. Some have been stranded for weeks, or forcibly turned back. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/29/world/americas/migrants-africa-colombia-nicaragua-airport.html
Read MoreCanada Restores Visa Requirement for Mexican Visitors
New York Times The immigration minister said Mexico had not done enough to address the surge of asylum seekers arriving in Canada. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/29/world/canada/canada-mexico-visa-travel.html
Read MoreThe ‘Luxury Route’ to the U.S. for African Migrants
New York Times Colombia’s main airport has become a hub for migrants heading to the U.S. in greater numbers. Some have been stranded for weeks, or forcibly turned back. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/29/world/americas/migrants-africa-colombia-nigaragua-airport.html
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