Americas – Page 86 – Prologue Journal

He’s the Biggest Power Broker in Canada Whom You’ve Never Heard Of

New York Times This week, the government announced a new clerk of the Privy Council, an unsung role that is one of the most important in the federal government. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/03/world/canada/canada-letter-privy-council-clerk.html

Vigilante Justice Rises in Haiti and Crime Plummets

New York Times Civilians have killed at least 160 gang members in Haiti, a human rights group says. Residents say they feel safer, but others worry that it will lead to even more violence. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/03/world/americas/haiti-crime-gangs-vigilantes.html

Remains Match Traits of Missing Call Center Workers in Mexico, Officials Say

New York Times A grisly discovery in western Mexico this week has become a stark reminder of the fate of the country’s tens of thousands of disappeared people. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/02/world/americas/remains-mexico-call-center.html

Analyzing Shiv’s Decision on ‘Succession’ With a Feminist Text

New York Times Still grappling with the finale of the hit HBO series? An article by a feminist theorist could be surprisingly helpful with understanding the deals that patriarchal systems offer women. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/02/world/americas/succession-finale-reading.html

At Least 50 Feared Dead in Train Crash in Indian State of Odisha

New York Times Hundreds more were injured in the crash, which Indian news reports said occurred after at least 10 train cars derailed. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/02/world/canada/india-train-accident-odisha.html

Individual Canadian Cigarettes to Be Labeled With Health Warnings

New York Times Tobacco companies must soon label individual cigarettes sold in the country with a health warning, in what Canada is calling a global first. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/31/world/canada/canada-cigarette-warnings.html

Juan Carlos Formell, Buoyant Heir of Cuban Musical Legacy, Dies at 59

New York Times The son of Juan Formell, a giant of Cuban music, he found his own voice as a singer-songwriter. He died during a performance in New York. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/30/arts/music/juan-carlos-formell-dead.html

Wildfire Near Halifax, Nova Scotia, Leads to Evacuation of More Than 16,000

New York Times Wildfires in Nova Scotia have heightened the sense of unease as blazes also burn in the west of the country. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/30/world/canada/wildfire-halifax-nova-scotia.html

Alberta’s Conservatives Retain Power Behind Hard-Right Leader

New York Times But the United Conservative Party will hold substantially fewer seats in the legislature, in an apparent rebuff of the politics of its outspoken leader. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/30/world/americas/alberta-canada-conservative-election.html

Guyanese Teenager Is Charged With 19 Counts of Murder in School Dorm Fire

New York Times Investigators have accused the 15-year-old student of starting the blaze in anger after her mobile phone was confiscated. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/29/world/americas/guyana-school-dorm-fire.html