Americas – Page 8 – Prologue Journal

Antonio Skármeta, Who Wrote of Chile’s Tears and Turmoil, Dies at 83

New York Times His literary career traced the arc of his country’s modern political journey in stories about ordinary citizens facing repression and arbitrary government. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/24/books/antonio-skarmeta-dead.html

Canada Tightens Immigration After Years of Expansion

New York Times Saying that Canada had invited too many newcomers in, in too short a period of time, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced lower targets to slow population growth. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/24/world/canada/canada-immigration.html

By Ferry or Floatplane, 4 Enchanting Coastal Getaways From Vancouver

New York Times The largest city in British Columbia makes a perfect gateway to explore the rich marine wildlife and beauty of the region. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/24/travel/island-coast-day-trips-vancouver.html

Mexican Troops Kill 19 Suspected Cartel Members in Sinaloa Shootout

New York Times The killings in the northwest state of Sinaloa raise questions as to whether Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is taking a tougher approach to cartels. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/23/world/americas/mexico-sinaloa-cartel-19-killed.html

Trudeau Urged by Fellow Party Members to Step Down

New York Times Liberal Party members fear Justin Trudeau has become so unpopular among voters in Canada that it could lead to the party’s defeat in the next election. Mr. Trudeau has said he has no plans to leave. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/23/world/canada/trudeau-voters-liberal-party.html

A U.S. Farming Giant Gets a Message 11 Stories Tall

New York Times Using natural materials from environmental disasters around the country, a Brazilian activist sends a message to a U.S. farming giant. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/23/world/americas/brazil-deforestation-cargill-mundano.html

Gustavo Gutiérrez, Father of Liberation Theology, Dies at 96

New York Times Once considered revolutionary, his notion of empathy and advocacy for the poor has become a central tenet of Catholic social teaching. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/23/world/americas/gustavo-gutierrez-dead.html

White Blobs Wash Up on Canada’s Beaches, Stumping Everyone

New York Times Over a month after the substance began appearing on the southern shores of Newfoundland, a federal agency is still investigating. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/23/world/canada/newfoundland-canada-beach-blobs.html

Cuba Faces Hurricane Oscar After Nationwide Blackout. How Much Can the Island Endure?

New York Times The repeated failure of the power grid and a hurricane that has swamped the island’s eastern end has many Cubans fed up, posing a challenge to the Communist government. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/21/world/americas/cuba-blackout-hurricane-oscar.html

Brazilian Fossil Hints at Older Origin for All Dinosaurs

New York Times The discovery may push back the emergence of the reptiles that once ruled the Earth, and clarify how dinosaurs like the Triceratops and Stegosaurus emerged. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/21/science/oldest-dinosaur-brazil-fossil.html