Category: Americas
Haiti Names New Prime Minister to Try to Lead Country Out of Crisis
New York Times Garry Conille is taking on the office just ahead of the arrival of a Kenyan-led international police force charged with helping restore order to the violence-torn nation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/28/world/americas/haiti-conille-prime-minister.html
Read MoreBiden Moves to Open U.S. Banks to Cuba’s Private Sector
New York Times The rules will allow Cuban entrepreneurs to open bank accounts in the United States, making it easier for them to expand and encouraging other Cubans to start businesses. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/28/world/americas/biden-us-banks-cuba.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/haiti-gang-violence-aid-groups.html
Read More6 Best Beaches for Kids in the U.S. and Mexico
New York Times For families with children, we found half a dozen beaches in the United States and Mexico, each tailored to a particular summer activity. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/26/travel/best-kid-friendly-beach-families-us-mexico.html
Read MorePeru’s New Rule on Transgender Health Care Draws Backlash
New York Times Government officials say the regulation was intended to expand mental health care access for transgender people. Activists say it will increase discrimination. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/26/world/americas/peru-transgender-mental-health.html
Read More6 Beaches for Budding Swimmers, Surfers and Castle Builders
New York Times For families with children, we found half a dozen beaches in the United States and Mexico, each tailored to a particular summer activity. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/26/travel/family-friendly-beaches.html
Read MoreThe 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
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