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.
Ecuador
Ecuador has been experiencing an escalation of violence since previously allied criminal gangs started competing for the control of illicit economies, including drug trafficking, illegal gold mining, kidnappings, and extortion. Gang disputes originated in prisons, which became their operational centers, and then spread into the country’s streets.
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