Americas – Page 53 – Prologue Journal

Logging in Banff to Save it from Canada’s Wildfires

New York Times Trees have been cut to create fire guards in Banff, the country’s most popular national park. After its warmest winter in history, Canada braces for another season of wildfires. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/29/world/canada/canada-wildfires-logging-banff-climate.html

Briefly Open to a Fair-Looking Election, Venezuela Reverses Course Again

New York Times Officials rescinded an invitation to E.U. observers for the presidential vote in July, in another sign that Nicolás Maduro is unlikely to cede power regardless of the result. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/28/world/americas/venezuela-election-maduro.html

Haiti Names New Prime Minister to Try to Lead Country Out of Crisis

New York Times Garry Conille is taking on the office just ahead of the arrival of a Kenyan-led international police force charged with helping restore order to the violence-torn nation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/28/world/americas/haiti-conille-prime-minister.html

Biden Moves to Open U.S. Banks to Cuba’s Private Sector

New York Times The rules will allow Cuban entrepreneurs to open bank accounts in the United States, making it easier for them to expand and encouraging other Cubans to start businesses. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/28/world/americas/biden-us-banks-cuba.html

Why Do Aid Groups Stay in Lawless Haiti?

New York Times Two American missionaries and a Haitian aid director were killed, the latest gang violence against aid groups in Haiti’s capital. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/25/world/americas/haiti-gang-violence-aid-groups.html

6 Best Beaches for Kids in the U.S. and Mexico

New York Times For families with children, we found half a dozen beaches in the United States and Mexico, each tailored to a particular summer activity. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/26/travel/best-kid-friendly-beach-families-us-mexico.html

Peru’s New Rule on Transgender Health Care Draws Backlash

New York Times Government officials say the regulation was intended to expand mental health care access for transgender people. Activists say it will increase discrimination. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/26/world/americas/peru-transgender-mental-health.html

6 Beaches for Budding Swimmers, Surfers and Castle Builders

The Magdalen Islands: Sand, Sea and Serenity Far From Everywhere

New York Times The bluffs, dunes and lagoons of the Magdalens, a colorful yet tranquil island chain north of Prince Edward Island, are far from everywhere. That’s the point. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/26/travel/magdalen-islands-quebec-canada.html