Americas – Page 52 – Prologue Journal

How to Vote in the Mexican Elections From Abroad

New York Times Millions of Mexicans living outside the country can vote in the upcoming elections — as long as they register this month. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/14/world/americas/mexico-vote-abroad-election.html

Brazil’s Carnival Only Starts When 12-Foot John Travolta Arrives

New York Times The Brazilian city of Olinda has become famous for its giant puppets during Carnival, including one made just after “Saturday Night Fever.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/13/world/americas/brazil-carnival-john-travolta.html

Brazilian Police Seek Husband in Brent Sikkema Murder Inquiry

New York Times Police officers investigating the murder of Brent Sikkema, a New York gallerist, in Rio are now seeking the arrest of his husband, Daniel Sikkema. His lawyer said he was innocent. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/12/arts/design/brent-sikkema-husband.html

Brazil Has a Dengue Emergency, Portending a Health Crisis for the Americas

New York Times Record numbers of cases of the mosquito-borne virus have been reported in the Southern Hemisphere summer, and the surge is likely to move north. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/10/health/dengue-brazil-americas.html

Bones Found on Prince Edward Island Beach Are Likely From a Shipwreck, but Which One?

New York Times Human remains found last month in an area of Prince Edward Island that was perilous for ships were most likely buried after a shipwreck in the 1800s, experts say. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/10/world/canada/canada-prince-edward-island-shipwreck-remains.html

Canada Prepares for Soccer’s 2026 World Cup

New York Times While no new stadiums will be built in Vancouver or Toronto, multimillion-dollar renovations must be finished on a tight deadline. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/10/world/canada/2026-world-cup-toronto-vancouver.html

Ricardo Martinelli Vows to Run for President of Panama From Nicaraguan Embassy

New York Times Convicted of money laundering, Ricardo Martinelli, a conservative ex-president who had planned to run again, has sought refuge in the embassy of leftist and autocratic Nicaragua. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/10/world/americas/panama-ricardo-martinelli-nicaragua-embassy.html

On Board Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas for its First Cruise

New York Times Our reporter joined thousands of passengers on the inaugural sailing of Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas. Yes, the water rides were wild. But the most surprising thing she found? Some actual peace and quiet. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/09/travel/icon-of-the-seas-cruise-royal-caribbean.html

Bullfighting in the Arena and Battling Outside of It

New York Times James Wagner, who covers Latin America for The New York Times, recently reported on a clash over a centuries-old tradition in Mexico City. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/09/insider/bullfighting-mexico-city.html

Walter Shawlee, the Sovereign of Slide Rules, Is Dead at 73

New York Times Used by engineers for centuries, they were displaced by pocket calculators and all but forgotten until Mr. Shawlee created a subculture of obsessives and cornered the market. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/08/science/walter-shawlee-dead.html