Americas – Page 44 – Prologue Journal

Couple Who Attempted to Cross Atlantic Found Dead in Lifeboat

New York Times James Brett Clibbery and his wife, Sarah Justine Packwood, had left Nova Scotia on June 11, bound for the Azores. The authorities recovered remains believed to be theirs earlier this month. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/22/world/canada/atlantic-ocean-sailing-deaths.html

Canadian Politicians Are in No Hurry to Fight Foreign Interference in Elections

New York Times China and India have been accused of exploiting the opaque nomination contests of Canadian political parties to meddle in elections. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/21/world/americas/canada-democracy-foreign-interference.html

‘There’s No Way to Turn Yourself In’: Migrants Rethink Routes to U.S.

New York Times In Tapachula, Mexico, migrants en route to the United States are being forced to reroute their journeys after President Biden’s executive order suspending and limiting asylum requests, and human smugglers are profiting. https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/americas/100000009564659/migrants-us-mexico-biden.html

Much Is Still Unknown as Listeria Again Takes Canadian Lives

New York Times While a listeria contamination of 18 nondairy milk alternatives has killed two people and sickened 10 more, Danone seems to be concealing a key fact. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/20/world/canada/listeria-takes-canadian-lives.html

How the U.S. Played a Role in Venezuela’s Election

New York Times The Biden administration helped prod the Venezuelan government to hold elections on July 28. Now, it is watching to see if the vote will be free and fair. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/20/world/americas/venezuela-election-us-role.html

Boat Fire off Haitian Coast Leaves At Least 40 Migrants Dead

New York Times The boat was carrying over 80 people and bound for Turks and Caicos. The disaster underscores Haiti’s gang-fueled crisis that has spurred many Haitians to leave. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/world/americas/boat-fire-haiti-migrants.html

Is She the Oldest Person in the Amazon Rainforest?

New York Times The life of Varî Vãti Marubo shows how much life has changed for the rainforest’s Indigenous tribes — and how much has stayed the same. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/world/americas/oldest-person-amazon-indigenous-marubo-tribe.html

Large Earthquake Rocks Northern Chile

New York Times There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage after the 7.4 magnitude earthquake. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/world/americas/chile-earthquake-atacama.html

Why Is Venezuela’s President, Nicolás Maduro, on the Ballot 13 Times?

New York Times President Nicolás Maduro will appear over and over again on Venezuela’s presidential ballot. That is by design, government critics say. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/world/americas/venezuela-election-maduro-ballot.html

If Maduro Wins, Venezuelans Vow to Leave

New York Times As many as one-third of Venezuelans would consider migrating if the country’s authoritarian leader is given another six years in power in an election set for July 28, one poll showed. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/world/americas/venezuela-migration-election.html