Americas – Page 39 – Prologue Journal

One of the Deadliest Jobs in Mexico: Running for Office

New York Times The assassination of Gisela Gaytán shocked Mexico. She was among dozens of aspirants for public office killed in recent months. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/25/world/americas/mexico-election-violence.html

Taquería El Califa de León Went From Local Favorite to World Famous

New York Times Taquería El Califa de León, in Mexico City, became the first Mexican taco stand to win a Michelin star. Since then, it has been deluged with customers and fame. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/24/world/americas/taqueria-el-califa-de-leon-mexico-city-michelin-star.html

Three Missionaries in Haiti Killed in Gang Attack

New York Times The latest assault by Haitian gangs left three missionaries, including two Americans dead in Port-au-Prince. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/24/world/americas/haiti-gang-attack-missionaries-dead.html

NOAA’s 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast

New York Times The Atlantic hurricane season is looking to be an extraordinary one, with 17 to 25 named storms predicted, experts said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/23/weather/noaa-atlantic-hurricane-forecast-prediction.html

Foreign Interventions in Haiti: A Brief History

New York Times For decades, international soldiers have deployed to Haiti, sometimes leaving behind a troubled legacy. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/23/world/americas/haiti-kenya-us-intervention-history.html

Here’s What to Know About Canada’s Wildfire Season

New York Times Despite a relatively wet spring, government officials are warning that persistent drought across Western Canada could leave the region vulnerable to major fires. https://www.nytimes.com/article/canada-wildfire-season-forecast.html

Stage Collapses at Campaign Rally in Mexico, Causing Injuries

New York Times A presidential candidate, Jorge Álvarez Máynez, said people were injured when a stage collapsed in a northern city after a gust of wind blew through the area. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/23/world/americas/mexico-candidate-stage-collapse.html

Dominican President Abinader Wins Re-election in a Landslide

New York Times In election results made official Tuesday night, President Luis Abinader easily won his re-election bid, helped by restrictions on Haitian migrants, a vibrant economy and an anti-corruption drive. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/22/world/americas/dominican-president-abinader-wins-election.html

A Fan Was Hit by a 110-M.P.H. Foul Ball. Now She’s on a Trading Card.

New York Times The trading card maker Topps said it made 110 custom cards for Liz McGuire, who was hit by a ball at a game in Toronto on Friday between the Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/21/sports/toronto-blue-jays-fan-foul-ball.html

Haiti’s Gangs Grow Stronger as Kenyan-Led Force Prepares to Deploy

New York Times Gang leaders with suspected links to the 2021 Haitian president’s assassination now control key infrastructure, and pose a major threat to the incoming Kenya-led force. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/21/world/americas/haiti-gangs-weapons.html