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.
Latin America and the Caribbean
ACLED’s latest data and analysis on Latin America and the Caribbean.
Will Colombia’s earthquake strengthen or weaken De la Espriella?
ACLED's Latin America and the Caribbean Senior Analyst discusses the likelihood of civil unrest following the devastating earthquake in Colombia.
What does the killing of a Mexican influencer reveal about violence in Mexico?
ACLED's Central America Research Manager María Fernanda Arocha analyses how the recent killing of an influencer in Mexico fits within broader patterns of violence between organized crime groups.
De la Espriella's inauguration will test the new Colombian president's approach to dissent
If the new administration cracks down on protests, tensions could escalate in the streets.
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