Gangs have resorted less to public displays of violence during the state of exception, but their presence in urban areas has not been dented, while organized crime groups have expanded their activities in rural areas.
An operation against the CV gang killed at least 121 people in Rio de Janeiro, gangs expanded across multiple areas in Artibonite, Haiti, and US strikes on vessels in the Pacific fueled diplomatic tensions.
Brazilians protested amid Bolsonaro’s sentencing, Argentines protested Milei’s policies and corruption, and the Viv Ansanm alliance expanded its operations in Haiti.
A look at states of emergency in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago shows that these measures are likely ineffective at curbing gang violence in the long term.
ELN offensive in Colombia, electoral violence in Ecuador, gang clashes and unrest in Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, and Venezuela.
The ELN's offensive against EMC dissidents has escalated violence in Colombia, with significant casualties and displacements.
Sandra Pellegrini, ACLED's Senior Latin America Analyst, weighs in on Trump's Mexico policies.
The page discusses incidents of political violence and security challenges in various countries.
The president's Total Peace plan will be tested further in 2025 as clashes between armed groups in hotspot areas of the country escalate.
President Claudia Sheinbaum, who took office in October 2024, faces a reshuffling gang landscape and potentially heightened violence in the coming year.
Discussion on the December 6-7 massacre in Wharf Jérémie and its implications.
Reports on political tensions, demonstrations, and violence across Latin America.
An analysis of Colombian President Gustavo Petro's Total Peace strategy and its impact on armed conflicts and peace negotiations.
An overview of recent socio-political developments and protests in Latin America.