Latin America: Organized crime, civil unrest, and political rivalry threaten local officials
Criminal groups were behind much of the targeted violence on local authorities in Mexico and Brazil.
Chile
ACLED's latest analysis on Chile.
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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.
Understanding Indigenous Conflict in Chile: January 2019-August 2020
Indigenous tensions and demonstrations in Chile have increased amid calls for constitutional reform and recognition of indigenous rights.
Disorder in Latin America: 10 Crises in 2019
Latin America faces diverse political disorders, with gangs challenging state control and protests erupting despite repression.