Americas – Page 59 – Prologue Journal

How Fentanyl Laid Waste to Guatemala’s Time-Worn Opium Trade

New York Times Reshaping the drug war in one of Central America’s most lawless corners, the fentanyl boom has devastated the trade in opium poppies used to make heroin. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/28/world/americas/guatemala-fentanyl-opium-poppy.html

Alberta Draws Academia Into Its Fight With Justin Trudeau

New York Times Alberta is seeking powers to veto funding agreements between the federal government and provincial entities, including postsecondary institutions. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/27/world/canada/alberta-canada-danielle-smith-trudeau.html

He Paid $13 for $13,000 Cartier Earrings, and Then the Jeweler Noticed

New York Times When Rogelio Villarreal bought rose-gold earrings for a price that the luxury retailer said was a mistake, he looked to a Mexican consumer protection law. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/26/world/americas/mexico-cartier-sale-consumer-protection.html

Ancient Female Ballplayer from Huasteca Region on Exhibit

New York Times The statue will be part of “Ancient Huasteca Women: Goddesses, Warriors and Governors” at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/26/science/ancient-mexican-ballplayer-statue.html

Save the Children Says Its Guatemala Offices Were Searched Over Abuse Claims

New York Times Prosecutors in Guatemala, which has a history of targeting nonprofit groups, said they were probing claims of child abuse, which the charity denied. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/26/world/americas/guatemala-save-the-children-raid.html

To the Sound of Gunshots, Haiti Installs a New Ruling Council

New York Times With that body in place, Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned and the new leaders turned to the task of establishing order in a gang-ridden country. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/25/world/americas/haiti-council-gangs-henry.html

Honda Commits to E.V.s With Big Investment in Canada

New York Times The Japanese automaker, which has been slow to sell electric vehicles, said it would invest $11 billion to make batteries and cars in Ontario. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/25/business/honda-electric-vehicles-canada.html

Ecuador’s Referendum Vote on Sunday Will Test President Noboa

New York Times Less than six months after Daniel Noboa became the president of Ecuador, voters will decide on a referendum that could gauge how he would do in his bid for re-election next year. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/21/world/americas/ecuador-referendum-vote-noboa.html

A Bill to Limit Canada’s Trade Negotiators on Farm Goods Edges Nearer to Law

New York Times The measure from a member of the Bloc Québécois would ban changes to the supply management system for dairy, poultry and eggs. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/20/world/canada/canada-trade-farm-goods-parliament.html

In Mexico, the Maya Train Will Get You to All of Yucatán’s Best Spots. But Not Yet.

New York Times In December, the train began running on its first route through Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. On a five-day journey a few months later, the author encountered enthusiasm, and scheduling hiccups. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/19/travel/mexico-maya-train.html