Americas – Page 68 – Prologue Journal

The ‘Luxury Route’ to the U.S. for African Migrants

New York Times Colombia’s main airport has become a hub for migrants heading to the U.S. in greater numbers. Some have been stranded for weeks, or forcibly turned back. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/29/world/americas/migrants-africa-colombia-nigaragua-airport.html

Darién Gap Migration Is Halted After Colombia Arrests Boat Captains

New York Times Boat operators suspended migrant crossings after Colombia arrested two captains. The Biden administration has asked Colombia to do more to stem the flow of people bound for the U.S. border. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/28/world/americas/migrants-darien-gap-arrests.html

Belmopan, Belize’s Capital, Is a City of Brutalist Calm

New York Times The British-designed capital, Belmopan, is bureaucratic and, some say, boring. Some in the city want it to stay that way. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/28/world/americas/belize-belmopan-capital.html

Discover Dominica’s Secret Garden of Waterfalls and Hot Springs Before Everyone Does

New York Times Dominica, a remote Caribbean island, enchants with its waterfalls, hot springs and hummingbirds. But a new airport and more tourists could tame its wildness. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/27/travel/dominica-caribbean-island.html

Unopened Box of More Than 10,000 Hockey Cards Sells for $3.7 Million

New York Times The sealed case could include the highly prized Wayne Gretzky rookie card. Or not. The buyer may never find out. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/26/world/canada/hockey-cards-wayne-gretzky-auction.html

‘Peetah’ Morgan of Reggae Band Morgan Heritage Dies at 46

New York Times Known as “Peetah,” he and other children of the singer Denroy Morgan formed the group Morgan Heritage in the 1990s. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/25/arts/music/peter-anthony-morgan-dies.html

A Fern’s ‘Zombie’ Leaves Sprout Unusual Roots

New York Times In the Panamanian rainforest, scientists found the first known plant species to transform decaying tissue into a new source of nutrients. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/25/science/zombie-roots-tree-fern-panama.html

Professional Softball in Mexico: A New Frontier for Women in Latin America

New York Times For the first time, women professional softball players in Latin America have a league of their own, another gain for women seeking more opportunities. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/25/world/americas/softball-mexico-womens-sports.html

Few Good Solutions as Home Affordability Plummets

New York Times An economic analysis found that in several Canadian cities, prices would have to plummet, or incomes would have to soar improbably, to restore affordability. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/24/world/canada/few-good-solutions-as-home-affordability-plummets.html

For Car Thieves, Toronto Is a ‘Candy Store,’ and Drivers Are Fed Up

New York Times An epidemic of auto thefts in Canada’s largest city has left many residents exasperated, with some getting creative about deterrence efforts, such as installing bollards in home driveways. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/24/world/canada/toronto-car-theft-epidemic.html