Latin America and the Caribbean Overview: April 2026
Demonstrations surged in Cuba and Venezuela, and Ecuadorian authorities stepped up operations against armed groups as tensions with Colombia increased.
Latin America and the Caribbean
ACLED’s latest data and analysis on Latin America and the Caribbean.
Iran may be a turning point for US regime change objectives in Latin America
Operation Epic Fury may divert US resources from the Caribbean, limit domestic appetite for further campaigns, and alter the political calculus for Cuba and Venezuela.
Tiziano Breda on Colombia’s legislative elections
ACLED’s Senior Analyst for Latin America comments on the risks marking Colombia’s polls.
Mexico: El Mencho’s killing triggers nationwide escalation — Expert comment
El Mencho’s death has unleashed nationwide cartel retaliation, raising concerns over escalating violence and shifting security dynamics in Mexico.
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