Last week in South America, coronavirus-related demonstrations increased across the region after the implementation of new restriction measures. In Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia, many citizens were opposed to stricter quarantine rules, while in Paraguay and Venezuela, many expressed concerns over the workload of health workers and vaccination schedules. While tensions decreased in the Venezuela-Colombia border…
In recent years, Peru has been through multiple political crises, earning a reputation in Latin America for its unstable politics. Now the country is approaching the first round of a presidential election scheduled for 11 April 2021 and, with 18 candidates running for the position, the latest polls indicate an uncertain outcome. Five candidates are…
Last week in South America, fighting between Venezuelan military forces and dissidents of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) continued for the second consecutive week in Apure state. In Colombia, clashes between state forces and FARC dissidents were reported in the Pacific region. In Brazil, disorder significantly decreased amid a rising coronavirus death toll.…
Last week in South America, demonstrations increased compared to the previous week. Anti-government demonstrations continue to take place in Paraguay, while thousands protested in Bolivia following the arrest of former interim President Janine Áñez (Bolivia.com 16 March 2021). In Peru, demonstrations were reported across the country as transport workers went on strike to demand a…
Last week in South America, demonstrations decreased by 10% compared to the previous week. Nevertheless, demonstrations related to the coronavirus pandemic were reported in several countries, including in Argentina, Paraguay, and Venezuela. In Argentina, citizens took to the streets against the vaccination of authorities close to the government, while citizens protested in Paraguay against the…
Last week in South America, the final results of the presidential elections in Ecuador led to large protest marches by indigenous groups in support of the defeated indigenous candidate. In Argentina, nationwide demonstrations against gender-based violence were once again reported following a femicide. Fighting between armed groups and state forces intensified in Colombia, with the…
Last week in South America, demonstrations slightly decreased across the region, with political violence levels continuing at similar rates compared with the previous week. In Peru and Brazil, protests were held over the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. In Brazil, intense clashes between organized criminal groups and state forces were reported in the state…
Our annual special report reviews the past year of data for 10 key conflicts with a look toward trends to watch in the coming months. Access ACLED data directly through the export tool, and find more information about ACLED methodology in our Resource Library. To explore an interactive visualization of this special report, click here.…
Last week in South America, demonstrations increased across the region with labor groups taking to the streets in Argentina, Bolivia, and Colombia. Clashes between state forces and armed groups continued to be reported across Colombia. In Peru, a violent communal clash over a mining dispute left more than 20 people injured. Meanwhile, protests took place…
Last month in South America, demonstrations decreased across the region. Nevertheless, a controversial abortion bill led thousands of Argentinians both for and against the bill to the streets. Some countries continued to experience significant political unrest, including Bolivia, Peru, and Venezuela. In Peru, farmers across the country demonstrated to demand approval of a new farming…