Americas – Page 41 – Prologue Journal

Haiti Sets Up Transitional Council, Clearing Way for an Acting Leader

New York Times A governing council was finalized after a month of negotiations. It is tasked with restoring law and order by appointing an acting prime minister. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/12/world/americas/haiti-transitional-council.html

The Push for a Better Dengue Vaccine Grows More Urgent

New York Times A public research institute in Brazil has proved a new shot protects against the disease, but can’t make it fast enough to stop the huge outbreak sweeping Latin America. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/11/health/dengue-vaccine-brazil.html

Mexico’s 2024 General Election: What to Know

New York Times Mexico’s election will make history. It will be the largest in terms of voters and seats, and the country will elect a female president for the first time. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/11/world/americas/mexico-2024-general-election.html

With Brute Force and Steel, This Artist Creates Works of Ephemeral Beauty

New York Times A YouTube rabbit hole led Blanka Amezkua to a small Mexican town and the centuries-old craft of papel picado — chiseling intricate patterns into colorful paper flags. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/11/arts/papel-picado-artist.html

In Latin America, From Nasty Personal Insults to an Embassy Raid

New York Times Ecuador’s raid of Mexico’s embassy shows how foreign policy is often driven by personal politics, not national interest. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/10/world/americas/daniel-noboa-ecuador-mexico-foreign-policy.html

Ancient Foxes Lived and Died With Humans

New York Times Extinct foxes and other animals were an important part of early South American communities, a new study has found. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/09/science/fox-remains-south-america-patagonia.html

Canada Wants to Regulate Online Content. Critics Say It Goes Too Far.

New York Times A bill introduced by the Canadian government to safeguard against online harms has stirred opposition from free speech advocates. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/09/world/canada/canada-hate-speech.html

Ex-Ecuadorean Vice President, Arrested at Mexican Embassy, Is Hospitalized

New York Times The former vice president, Jorge Glas, had taken pills, the police said, and was taken to a hospital. He had taken refuge at the embassy after being accused of corruption. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/08/world/americas/ex-ecuadorean-vice-president-coma-jorge-glas.html

Could Ecuador’s Diplomatic Spat With Mexico Be a Boon for Noboa?

New York Times Analysts believe that President Daniel Noboa’s re-election hopes are what motivated the arrest of an Ecuadorean politician taking refuge at the Mexican Embassy. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/07/world/americas/ecuador-mexico-embassy-noboa.html

Total Solar Eclipse: Anticipation and Anxiety Begin to Build

New York Times Across parts of the United States, Mexico and Canada, would-be eclipse-gazers are on the move for what could be a once-in-a-lifetime event. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/07/science/total-solar-eclipse-weather-traffic-new-york-texas-mexico.html