Americas – Page 39 – Prologue Journal

He Paid $13 for $13,000 Cartier Earrings, and Then the Jeweler Noticed

New York Times When Rogelio Villarreal bought rose-gold earrings for a price that the luxury retailer said was a mistake, he looked to a Mexican consumer protection law. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/26/world/americas/mexico-cartier-sale-consumer-protection.html

Ancient Female Ballplayer from Huasteca Region on Exhibit

New York Times The statue will be part of “Ancient Huasteca Women: Goddesses, Warriors and Governors” at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/26/science/ancient-mexican-ballplayer-statue.html

Save the Children Says Its Guatemala Offices Were Searched Over Abuse Claims

New York Times Prosecutors in Guatemala, which has a history of targeting nonprofit groups, said they were probing claims of child abuse, which the charity denied. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/26/world/americas/guatemala-save-the-children-raid.html

To the Sound of Gunshots, Haiti Installs a New Ruling Council

New York Times With that body in place, Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned and the new leaders turned to the task of establishing order in a gang-ridden country. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/25/world/americas/haiti-council-gangs-henry.html

Honda Commits to E.V.s With Big Investment in Canada

New York Times The Japanese automaker, which has been slow to sell electric vehicles, said it would invest $11 billion to make batteries and cars in Ontario. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/25/business/honda-electric-vehicles-canada.html

Ecuador’s Referendum Vote on Sunday Will Test President Noboa

New York Times Less than six months after Daniel Noboa became the president of Ecuador, voters will decide on a referendum that could gauge how he would do in his bid for re-election next year. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/21/world/americas/ecuador-referendum-vote-noboa.html

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

In 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

Anne 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

U.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