Americas – Page 60 – Prologue Journal

Anne Innis Dagg, Who Studied Giraffes in the Wild, Dies at 91

New York Times She was believed to be the first Western scientist to study the animals in their natural habitat, but she struggled to overcome sexism in academia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/17/science/anne-innis-dagg-dead.html

U.S. Restores Oil Sanctions on Venezuela as Hopes Dim for Free Election

New York Times The Biden administration had temporarily lifted sanctions after President Nicolás Maduro agreed to make free elections possible. Now Mr. Maduro has put up barriers to a credible vote. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/17/world/americas/us-oil-sanctions-venezuela-maduro.html

Nine People, Including Air Canada Worker, Arrested in $14.5 Million Gold Heist

New York Times The stolen gold was partly used to buy guns that were bound for Canada, the police said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/17/world/canada/canada-gold-heist-pearson-airport.html

A Surprising Shadow Was Created by the Total Solar Eclipse

New York Times An ascending jet’s contrail over Montreal added to the wonder of last Monday’s eclipse. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/15/science/eclipse-shadow-plane-halo.html

Why a Liberal Premier Wants to Pause a Carbon Tax Increase

New York Times Andrew Furey, Canada’s only Liberal premier, recently asked the Liberal federal government to suspend the scheduled increases. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/13/world/canada/newfoundland-premier-andrew-furey.html

In Bogotá, Cyclists Fear Becoming Crime Victims

New York Times In Bogotá, a city with more than 1.1 million bicycles and a strong riding culture, a number of high-profile crimes have rattled cyclists. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/13/world/americas/colombia-bogota-cycling-crime.html

Haiti Sets Up Transitional Council, Clearing Way for an Acting Leader

New York Times A governing council was finalized after a month of negotiations. It is tasked with restoring law and order by appointing an acting prime minister. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/12/world/americas/haiti-transitional-council.html

The Push for a Better Dengue Vaccine Grows More Urgent

New York Times A public research institute in Brazil has proved a new shot protects against the disease, but can’t make it fast enough to stop the huge outbreak sweeping Latin America. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/11/health/dengue-vaccine-brazil.html

Mexico’s 2024 General Election: What to Know

New York Times Mexico’s election will make history. It will be the largest in terms of voters and seats, and the country will elect a female president for the first time. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/11/world/americas/mexico-2024-general-election.html

With Brute Force and Steel, This Artist Creates Works of Ephemeral Beauty

New York Times A YouTube rabbit hole led Blanka Amezkua to a small Mexican town and the centuries-old craft of papel picado — chiseling intricate patterns into colorful paper flags. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/11/arts/papel-picado-artist.html