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Journalists Under Attack in Mexico
11 April 2022
While Mexico consistently registers one of the highest rates of violence targeting journalists in the world, a surge in killings this year has triggered an unprecedented number of reporter-led demonstrations against the rising threat to the media. In the first quarter of 2022, at least nine journalists were reportedly killed in targeted attacks — more…
Read More10 Conflicts to Worry About in 2022: Haiti
15 February 2022
In 2021, the security situation in Haiti deteriorated as a result of increased gang activity amid the worsening political crisis. ACLED data show the highest levels of armed clashes and violence against civilians since the beginning of coverage in 2018.
Read MoreGang Violence in Mexico: 2018-2020
9 December 2020
Over 11,400 events of gang-related violence have been recorded across Mexico since the beginning of 2018, more than 80% of which targeted civilians. In this infographic, Research Analyst Curtis Goos reviews key trends from ACLED’s expanded Latin America & Caribbean dataset. For more, see our updated Latin America & Caribbean Resources page featuring new analysis and an…
Read MoreCrackdown on Political Opposition in Cuba
9 October 2020
State violence against civilians is on the rise in Cuba. ACLED Research Analyst Curtis Goos and Central America & the Caribbean Research Manager Sandra Pellegrini track the increase amid the coronavirus pandemic. © 2020 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). All rights reserved.
Read MoreWater Governance and Demonstrations in Chihuahua, Mexico
2 October 2020
Demonstrations over water governance policies have increased in Mexico so far this year. ACLED Research Analyst Curtis Goos and Central America Research Manager Sandra Pellegrini track the latest spike in the state of Chihuahua. © 2020 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). All rights reserved.
Read MorePandemic and Political Unrest in Brazil and Nicaragua
23 July 2020
As the global death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 600,000 (Johns Hopkins University, 23 July 2020), few states continue to downplay the severity of the crisis. Of the remaining holdouts, two are in Latin America: Brazil and Nicaragua. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the presidents of both countries have been condoning or explicitly supporting political…
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