US hard power turns to Latin America and the Caribbean
Militarized responses to organized crime are likely to spread further as governments adopt tough-on-crime measures and the US exerts more pressure.
Brazil
ACLED's latest analysis on Brazil.
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Latin America and the Caribbean Overview: December 2025
Anti-gang operations in Haiti escalated around Port-au-Prince, the killing of a mayor in Mexico triggered protests, and the Trump administration doubled down its pressure on Maduro.
Latin America and the Caribbean Overview: November 2025
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.
Latin America and the Caribbean Overview: October 2025
Brazilians protested amid Bolsonaro’s sentencing, Argentines protested Milei’s policies and corruption, and the Viv Ansanm alliance expanded its operations in Haiti.
Special Issue on the Targeting of Local Officials: Brazil
Report on violence targeting local officials in Brazil, highlighting organized crime and political conflict.
Deadly Rio de Janeiro: Armed Violence and the Civilian Burden
Analysis of the deadly violence in Rio de Janeiro, highlighting the impact on civilians amidst the ongoing conflict with criminal groups.
Political Violence During Brazil’s 2022 Presidential Runoff
Analysis of political violence in Brazil's 2022 presidential runoff.
Pandemic and Political Unrest in Brazil and Nicaragua
Comparison of the COVID-19 pandemic response and political unrest in Brazil and Nicaragua.
Disorder in Latin America: 10 Crises in 2019
Latin America faces diverse political disorders, with gangs challenging state control and protests erupting despite repression.