Latin America and the Caribbean Overview: July 2026
Gang violence against civilians hit a monthly high in Ecuador, police killings in Jamaica became more lethal, and violence persisted in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
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Webinar | How will Colombia’s election reshape security ties with Venezuela?
Join ACLED on 30 June at 9 a.m. in Colombia | 4 p.m. CEST for a discussion about the Colombian election results and the future of Colombia-Venezuela security cooperation.
How will Venezuela’s earthquakes affect Delcy Rodríguez’s government?
ACLED's Latin America and the Caribbean Senior Analyst, Tiziano Breda, comments on the two devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela and the potential impact this natural disaster will have on Delcy Rodríguez’s government.
Colombia-Venezuela cooperation on border security is necessary for investment, but unlikely in the short-term
The two countries have an interest in curbing armed groups’ activities to reactivate joint energy projects along their shared border, but the window of opportunity to do so is likely to close soon.
La cooperación entre Colombia y Venezuela en materia de seguridad fronteriza es necesaria para la inversión, pero poco probable en el corto plazo
Ambos países tienen interés en frenar las actividades de los grupos armados para reactivar proyectos energéticos conjuntos a lo largo de su frontera compartida, pero es probable que la ventana de oportunidad para hacerlo se cierre pronto.
The US’ Donroe Doctrine is reshaping conflicts in Latin America and the Caribbean
Trump's efforts to influence governments in the region in pursuit of his security strategy are effective, but unlikely to substantially curb organized crime and drug trafficking.
Latin America and the Caribbean Overview: April 2026
Demonstrations surged in Cuba and Venezuela, and Ecuadorian authorities stepped up operations against armed groups as tensions with Colombia increased.
Iran may be a turning point for US regime change objectives in Latin America
Operation Epic Fury may divert US resources from the Caribbean, limit domestic appetite for further campaigns, and alter the political calculus for Cuba and Venezuela.
Latin America and the Caribbean Overview: March 2026
The killing of CJNG leader El Mencho set off violence in Mexico, and armed group activity in Colombia could lead to violence around elections.
Tiziano Breda on the forceful capture of Venezuelan politician hours after release from jail
ACLED’s Latin America Senior Analyst Tiziano Breda comments on the reported abduction of a key opposition figure and the risks of renewed repression in Venezuela.