Americas – Page 60 – Prologue Journal

A Cold War Era Dispute Between Venezuela and Guyana Complicates U.S. Relations

New York Times Venezuela’s claim to most of Guyana’s territory has been made against leftists and by leftists. It’s been about colonialism, nationalism, Cold War and oil, and it’s complicating U.S. foreign policy. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/21/world/americas/venezuela-guyana.html

A Wave of Violence Terrorizes Mexico as Criminals Kill With Impunity

New York Times The latest killings have left dozens of Mexicans dead and few held accountable despite insecurity being the public’s top priority going into next year’s presidential election. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/20/world/americas/violence-mexico-killings.html

Migrants Crossing the Darién Gap Find Success on Social Media

New York Times TikTok, Facebook and YouTube are transforming global migration, becoming tools of migrants and smugglers alike. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/20/world/americas/migrants-tiktok-darien-gap.html

Chile Rejects Conservative Constitution

New York Times The South American country’s struggle to adopt a new national charter illustrates the challenges of democracy. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/17/world/americas/chile-election-results-constitution-referendum.html

Chile Votes on New Conservative Constitution in Referendum

New York Times Chileans vote on a new constitution on Sunday that would pull the South American nation to the right. The process began with protests from the left. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/17/world/americas/chile-constitution-referendum-vote.html

Storm Kills 13 in Argentine Port of Bahía Blanca

New York Times The authorities warned that the storm would bring heavy rainfall and intense winds to the capital, Buenos Aires, as it moved north. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/16/world/americas/bahia-blanca-argentina-storm.html

In Search of Vintage Christmas Window Displays

New York Times The mechanically powered holiday scenes that once filled department-store windows in Canada are still humming. Here’s where to find them. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/16/world/canada/christmas-window-displays.html

Miss Universe Is Latest Target of Nicaragua Government Crackdown

New York Times Sheynnis Palacios, the first Nicaraguan to win the pageant, became a symbol of resistance. The authoritarian leadership soon came after people close to the competition. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/16/world/americas/nicaragua-miss-universe.html

U.S. Officials and García Luna Met Often, Records Show

New York Times Genaro García Luna filed a new trial bid saying the former Mexican official met with U.S. officials more than 180 times and was also “extensively vetted” by the C.I.A. and D.E.A. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/15/world/americas/us-mexico-genaro-garcia-luna.html

Inside a Mexican Billionaire’s Hideaways Turned Hotels

New York Times The financier Sir James Goldsmith created two lavish retreats in Mexico that are now hotels. A writer checked in to get a peek inside the world of the superwealthy. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/15/travel/mexico-hotels-cuixmala-hacienda-de-san-antonio.html