Americas – Page 61 – Prologue Journal

Brazil’s Congress Weakens Protection of Indigenous Lands, Defying Lula

New York Times While Brazil vows to fight climate change, lawmakers approved a law making it harder for Indigenous tribes to block deforestation, overriding a veto by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/14/world/americas/brazil-indigenous-land-law.html

‘Buena Vista Social Club’ Review: Bringing a Classic Record to Life

New York Times A new Off Broadway musical adds the thrill of intimacy and the weight of history to the Cuban songs popularized on a 1997 album. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/13/theater/buena-vista-social-club-review.html

Canadian Town Hosts Passengers From Diverted Delta Flight

New York Times The flight was forced to land because of a “mechanical issue,” the company said, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/13/world/canada/delta-flight-diverted-newfoundland.html

Argentina’s New ‘Anarcho-Capitalist’ President Starts Slashing

New York Times Javier Milei has railed against Argentina’s government for years. In his first week in charge, he’s begun cutting it down. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/12/world/americas/argentina-javier-milei-cuts.html

Ricardo Arjona, Prolific Latin Pop Star, Says He Will Stop Touring

New York Times The Guatemalan singer-songwriter said that his latest performance in Chile would be his last after struggling with back issues that made it difficult to stand and perform. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/12/arts/music/ricardo-arjona-tour-surgery.html

Chartering a Sailboat in the Caribbean

New York Times What you need to know to charter a sailboat in the Caribbean, from costs and type of vessel to timing and itinerary. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/12/travel/caribbean-sailboat-charters.html

How Abigail Echo-Hawk Uses Indigenous Data to Close the Equity Gap

New York Times The public health researcher Abigail Echo-Hawk is a leading voice in a movement to empower Indigenous people, wielding data as a tool for racial equity. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/12/health/indigenous-data-abigail-echo-hawk.html

Will Guatemala’s President-Elect, Bernardo Arévalo, Actually Take Office?

New York Times Bernardo Arévalo, the most progressive leader to get this far in decades, faces a barrage of legal attacks aimed at preventing an orderly transfer of power. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/11/world/americas/guatemala-president-elect-arevalo.html

Mexico Shootout Kills 14 After Town Fights Back Against Cartel

New York Times At least 14 people were killed in a clash between the gunmen and members of a small farming community in central Mexico, an episode that the state authorities cast as a gang extortion attempt that backfired. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/09/world/americas/mexico-cartel-small-town-shootout.html

Maria Emilia Martin, Creator of Public Radio’s ‘Latino USA,’ Dies at 72

New York Times As a radio journalist committed to the goal of representing all voices, she fought to tell the stories of Latino communities in the Americas. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/09/business/media/maria-emilia-martin-dead.html