Americas – Page 56 – Prologue Journal

Wildfire Approaches Canada’s Largest Oil-Producing Area — Again

New York Times The fire, near Fort McMurray, Alberta, has put the community, which is haunted by the costliest wildfire in Canadian history, on high alert. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/15/world/canada/wildfires-fort-mcmurray-alberta-oil.html

After Outlawing Public Zoos, Costa Rica Relocates Hundreds of Animals

New York Times Some of the animals will stay in sanctuaries, while others may be released into the wild. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/15/world/americas/costa-rica-zoo-closing.html

Alice Munro, Nobel Laureate and Master of the Short Story, Dies at 92

New York Times Her stories were widely considered to be without equal, a mixture of ordinary people and extraordinary themes. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/14/books/alice-munro-dead.html

The Other Busing Program: Mexico Is Pushing Migrants Back South

New York Times In response to pressure from the Biden administration to curb migration flows, Mexico has quietly bused thousands of migrants away from the U.S. border to sites deep in the country’s south. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/14/world/americas/mexico-migrants-busing-border.html

Canada’s Public Sector Unions Threaten Disruption Over Return to Office

New York Times After their strike last year failed to win the right to work remotely, the unions are challenging a plan calling for three days a week at workplaces. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/11/world/canada/canada-public-sector-unions-remote-work.html

Will an Authoritarian Government in Venezuela Allow a Fair Election?

New York Times President Nicolás Maduro has held on to power by holding sham elections. In July he will run again, but would he willingly cede power? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/11/world/americas/venezuela-elections.html

Venezuelan Show Contestants Compete for Maduro’s Presidential Campaign Jingle

New York Times The program is one way President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela is trying portray himself and his allies as joyful, colorful characters determined to save the nation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/09/world/americas/venezuela-maduro-m-factor-show.html

Ramón Fonseca, Cofounder of Panama Papers Law Firm, Dies

New York Times Mr. Fonseca died while awaiting the verdict in his trial for money laundering tied to the 2016 scandal exposed by a massive leak of documents from his firm. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/09/world/americas/ramon-fonseca-panama-papers-dies.html

Mexico Prepares for Trump’s Potential Return to Office

New York Times Mexican officials and aides are planning for a drastic shift in U.S. relations should Donald Trump win in November. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/09/world/americas/trump-mexico-2024-election.html

Massive Fossil Donation Helps Brazil’s National Museum Rise From the Ashes

New York Times A gift from abroad of more than 1,100 Brazilian fossils aims to step up efforts to rebuild the country’s National Museum, which suffered major fire damage in 2018. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/09/science/brazil-fossils-museum-donation.html