Americas – Page 65 – Prologue Journal

Argentina Elects Javier Milei in Victory for Far Right

New York Times Argentina’s next president is a libertarian economist whose brash style and embrace of conspiracy theories has parallels with Donald J. Trump. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/19/world/americas/argentina-election-javier-milei.html

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Encounters Trouble in Brazil

New York Times Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour broke records in North America, but has faced tragedy and mishaps during a three-day stretch of concerts in Rio de Janeiro. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/19/world/americas/taylor-swift-brazil-concert-eras-tour.html

Javier Milei vs. Sergio Massa in Argentina’s Election

New York Times On Sunday, voters will choose whether to elect a far-right libertarian, Javier Milei, or the center-left economy minister, Sergio Massa. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/19/world/americas/argentina-election-milei-massa.html

Fan Dies at Taylor Swift Concert in Brazil

New York Times Many fans fell sick at the show, where temperatures broke records and concertgoers complained of a lack of water. Saturday’s show could be even hotter. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/18/world/americas/taylor-swift-fan-dies-brazil.html

Colombia to Sterilize Pablo Escobar’s ‘Cocaine Hippos’

New York Times The drug kingpin brought four hippos to his estate in the 1980s. Officials estimate that about 170 now roam Colombia, and say the population must be controlled to protect the country’s ecosystem. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/18/world/americas/colombia-hippos-pablo-escobar.html

Single-Use Plastics Ban Overturned by Canadian Court

New York Times Steven Guilbeault, Canada’s environment minister, said the government was “strongly considering” an appeal of the federal court’s ruling. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/18/world/canada/canada-single-use-plastics-ban.html

Hurricane Otis Shatters Acapulco’s Nautical Backbone

New York Times Hurricane Otis left a trail of destruction and death, but inflicted its worst blow on the yacht crews and other boat workers who are a pillar of the tourism industry. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/18/world/americas/hurricane-otis-mexico-acapulco.html

Canada Convicts Nathaniel Veltman In Killing Of Muslim Family

New York Times A judge is expected to rule on whether Nathaniel Veltman, 22, also committed terrorism when he rammed his pickup truck into a Muslim family in June 2021. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/16/world/canada/terrorism-muslim-attack-nathaniel-veltman.html

Ahead of Argentina’s Presidential Election, Milei Is Already Pointing to Fraud

New York Times Javier Milei, a far-right libertarian economist, could be elected Argentina’s president on Sunday. If he is not, he has already pointed to fraud. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/16/world/americas/argentina-javier-milei-election-fraud.html

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Seeks to Nullify His Purchase of Toronto House

New York Times Irate investors looking for a bankrupt “crypto king” were regular visitors to the new Toronto-area home of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/15/world/canada/shai-gilgeous-alexander-house-crypto.html