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Latin America and the Caribbean Overview: January 2026
The ELN in Colombia reacted to Trump’s threats with an armed strike, the turf war intensified between rival gangs in Ecuador’s Machala prison, and violence escalated in Sinaloa, Mexico.
Pressure rises on Ecuador's government to rein in escalating gang violence
Spreading criminal activity, developments in neighboring Colombia, and US attention on drug trafficking will affect Noboa’s ability to curb rising violence.
Aumenta la presión sobre el Gobierno de Ecuador para que controle la violencia del crimen organizado
La propagación de la actividad criminal, los acontecimientos en la vecina Colombia y el foco que Estados Unidos tiene puesto en el tráfico de drogas afectarán a la capacidad de Noboa para frenar el aumento de la violencia.
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: 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.
Civilians in Colombia face less deadly — but more pervasive — violence during Petro’s presidency
An analysis of how armed groups have impacted civilians and the security landscape in President Gustav Petro's first year in office.
Peace talks in Nariño may be a litmus test for Petro’s bid to end Colombia’s conflict
The president's Total Peace plan will be tested further in 2025 as clashes between armed groups in hotspot areas of the country escalate.
‘Total Peace’ paradox in Colombia: Petro's policy reduced violence, but armed groups grew stronger
An analysis of Colombian President Gustavo Petro's Total Peace strategy and its impact on armed conflicts and peace negotiations.
For Colombia's Social Leaders, Peace is Far from Total
Social leaders in Colombia face significant targeted violence in regions with armed group conflicts.
Conflict Watchlist 2023: Colombia
The security situation in Colombia is deteriorating with political violence and armed group activities.
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