Americas – Page 99 – Prologue Journal

Alexandra Paul, Olympic Figure Skater From Canada, Is Killed in Car Crash

New York Times Ms. Paul, 31, competed in the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Her infant son survived the crash, the authorities said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/28/sports/alexandra-paul-figure-skater-killed.html

How to Track a Songbird from Alaska to Peru

New York Times To follow an olive-sided flycatcher, first you have to catch it. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/28/science/birds-flycatcher-migration.html

Haiti Gang Shoots at Protesters, Killing Several in Port-au-Prince

New York Times The shooting reflects escalating tensions as vigilante groups push back against gangs in areas around Port-au-Prince. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/world/americas/haiti-shooting-protest-port-au-prince.html

Canada Revisits Ancient Prevention Tactics to Battle Wildfires

New York Times A movement to fight wildfires by making forests more resilient and, in some cases, deliberately setting blazes is gaining ground in Canada. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/world/canada/canada-wildfires-kelowna-british-columbia.html

The Wildfires Are Still Burning, but the Economic Toll Is Becoming Clearer

New York Times Little economic support is available to evacuees now out of work, insurance disputes loom and economic growth may be eroded. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/26/world/canada/the-wildfires-are-still-burning-but-the-economic-toll-is-becoming-clearer.html

Climate Risks Loom Over Panama Canal, a Vital Global Trade Link

New York Times Lack of rain and changing weather patterns are slowing the ship traffic that moves goods around the world. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/25/climate/panama-canal-drought-global-trade.html

Léa Garcia, Who Raised Black Actors’ Profile in Brazil, Dies at 90

New York Times Best known internationally for her breakout performance in the 1959 film “Black Orpheus,” she challenged racial stereotypes over a seven-decade career. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/25/movies/lea-garcia-dead.html

Jair Candor Tracks Brazil’s Amazon Tribes From the Shadows

New York Times Jair Candor combs the forest for Indigenous people who want no contact with outsiders. The goal: to prove they exist so their land can be legally protected. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/25/world/americas/jair-candor-amazon-tribes-indigenous.html

Emanoel Araújo, a Brazilian Artist Who Shines the Light on Others

New York Times The Afro-Brazilian artist Emanoel Araújo is considered a giant in his home country. A museum he founded is working to preserve his legacy. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/25/arts/design/araujo-brazil-shainman.html

In Ecuador, an Assassination Brings a Turning Point

New York Times Genevieve Glatsky, a reporter for the Andes bureau, discussed the assassination of Fernando Villavicencio, a presidential candidate who exposed governmental corruption. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/24/insider/ecuador-election-assassination.html