Americas – Page 71 – Prologue Journal

Bullfighting in the Arena and Battling Outside of It

New York Times James Wagner, who covers Latin America for The New York Times, recently reported on a clash over a centuries-old tradition in Mexico City. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/09/insider/bullfighting-mexico-city.html

Walter Shawlee, the Sovereign of Slide Rules, Is Dead at 73

New York Times Used by engineers for centuries, they were displaced by pocket calculators and all but forgotten until Mr. Shawlee created a subculture of obsessives and cornered the market. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/08/science/walter-shawlee-dead.html

Brazil Police Raid Bolsonaro and Allies Over Attempted Coup

New York Times The operation was part of a broad investigation into efforts to overturn the country’s 2022 election and other alleged crimes. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/08/world/americas/brazil-police-raid-bolsonaro-attempted-coup-investigation.html

Canadian Is Sentenced to 14 Years for Passing Along State Secrets

New York Times Cameron Ortis was convicted of passing state secrets to men under police investigation, but his motives remain unknown. He said it was all part of an international mission he could not disclose. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/07/world/canada/sentence-state-secrets.html

Halted Deportation Flights to Venezuela Set Back Biden’s Migrant Strategy

New York Times Flights sending Venezuelans back to their homeland have not taken off for two weeks. The move is a setback to President Biden’s effort to tackle a migration surge. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/07/world/americas/migrant-crisis-deport-venezuela-flights.html

Ecuador Embraces President Noboa’s War on Gang Violence Amid Terror

New York Times President Daniel Noboa’s new war on gangs has widespread support in a nation overwhelmed by violence. But experts warn it could endanger civil liberties. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/07/world/americas/ecuador-gang-violence-noboa.html

Former Chilean President Sebastián Piñera Dies in Helicopter Crash

New York Times Mr. Piñera was a billionaire businessman who served two terms as Chile’s president, leaving office in 2022. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/06/world/americas/chile-sebastian-pinera-chile-dies.html

Haitian President’s Murder Case Yields an Unexpected Name: the First Lady’s

New York Times A Haitian prosecutor has issued a criminal complaint naming several people as potential conspirators in the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, including his wife. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/06/world/americas/haiti-president-assassination-first-lady.html

Curing Pets With Cannabis as Veterinarians Try CBD and THC

New York Times While many people and their doctors have embraced medical marijuana for health ills, treating pets and zoo animals with CBD and THC is just beginning. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/06/science/animals-veterinary-cannabis-marijuana-cbd.html

Tragedy, Resilience and a Miracle at Chile’s Burned Botanical Garden

New York Times Wildfires destroyed 98 percent of Chile’s national botanical garden and killed a worker and her family. But there were signs of hope in the ashes. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/05/world/americas/chile-wildfire-botanical-garden.html