Americas – Page 63 – Prologue Journal

Return to Haiti of a Coup Leader Raises Concerns of More Turmoil

New York Times Guy Philippe, who helped lead the coup that ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide in 2004, is back in the politically unstable country after serving time in a U.S. prison. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/30/world/americas/guy-philippe-haiti-return.html

Sikh Assassination Plot in NY Bolsters Canada’s Accusations Against India

New York Times An indictment in a plot against a Sikh separatist in the United States provides details in a killing that has strained relations between Canada and India. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/30/world/canada/india-assassination-plot-canada-sikh.html

Google Agrees to Pay Canadian Media for Using Their Content

New York Times The Canadian government reached a deal with Google before a new law compelling tech giants to compensate news organizations comes into effect late next month. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/29/world/americas/google-canada-news-media-deal.html

These Underwater Fireworks Are From ‘Sea Fireflies’ Looking for Mates

New York Times Tiny crustaceans the size of sand grains sneeze up packets of glowing mucus to impress potential partners. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/28/science/sea-fireflies-glowing.html

In Canada, a Judge Sentences an Incel Killer as a Terrorist

New York Times A Toronto teenager who killed a woman in a massage parlor was sentenced on Tuesday to life in prison. The case was the first time gender-based violence in the country was labeled terrorism. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/28/world/canada/incel-killer-terrorist.html

In Belém, Brazil, Addictive Dishes are Flavored by the Rainforest and the River

New York Times In the food-obsessed port city of Belém, sweet, savory and sometimes addictive dishes are made with fresh ingredients that are tough to come by in Rio de Janeiro, let alone outside Brazil. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/28/travel/belem-amazon-rainforest-food.html

Cockroaches and Mountains of Trash Plague Acapulco After Hurricane

New York Times Residents complain of rashes and stomach ailments as 666,000 tons of garbage overwhelm the city. Uncollected waste after natural disasters can lead to illnesses, experts said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/25/world/americas/mexico-acapulco-health-crisis-hurricane-otis.html

A Mayor Whose Past Informs His Approach to Homelessness and Addiction

New York Times Dan Carter, the mayor of Oshawa, Ontario, was a homeless addict from his teens until he was 31. Now he’s helping people who face those issues in his adopted city. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/25/world/canada/mayor-dan-carter-homeless-addiction.html

Cockroaches and Mountains of Trash Plague Acapulco After Hurricane

Argentina’s Economy Depends on the U.S. Dollar. Can Javier Milei Change That?

New York Times Years of economic quagmire created an upside-down economy in Argentina. Javier Milei won the presidency by promising to blow it all up. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/24/world/americas/argentina-economy-peso-dollar-javier-milei.html