Last week in South America, violence slightly decreased compared to the week prior, and demonstrations fell by almost half amidst Christian Holy Week celebrations. In Colombia, despite a significant decrease in organized political violence, clashes between armed groups and state forces continued last week, including several armed confrontations involving the Gulf Clan.…
Last week in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, armed groups attacked protesters in Honduras and Mexico — amid a regional decrease in demonstrations — and gang violence remained high. In Honduras, armed men attacked supporters of the Liberty and Refoundation Party (LIBRE), who were protesting against the appointment of new government officials.…
Last week in South America, attacks by Mapuche Indigenous militia groups against forestry companies increased following the end of a state of emergency in southern Chile. In Peru, demonstrations over rising costs of food, fuel, and fertilizers turned violent, with authorities declaring a state of emergency and imposing a curfew in Lima and Callao departments.…
Last week in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, political violence remained high while labor groups held demonstrations in Panama, Honduras, and Guatemala. In Mexico, gang violence intensified amid clashes between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and state forces in Michoacán state, and gang attacks in Colima state.…
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.…
Last week in South America, violence remained at similar levels compared to the week prior, while demonstrations significantly increased. In Colombia, 11 people were killed during a military operation in Putumayo, while two children were killed when suspected members of the 33rd Dissident Front of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) set off an explosive in Bogotá.…
Last week in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, political violence remained high amid gang attacks against civilians across the region. In El Salvador, a spike in violence against civilians last week was followed by the government declaration of a state of siege and security operations in which many gang members were arrested.…
Last week in South America, violence continued amongst armed groups, as did demonstrations. In Colombia, clashes took place between the military forces and the Gulf Clan in the Chocó and Bolívar departments.…
Last week, in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, political violence increased, driven by gang-related attacks and violence against social leaders in Mexico and El Salvador. In Mexico, gang attacks against civilians increased last week in Colima and Sinaloa states, while truck drivers held nationwide demonstrations demanding greater security.…
Violence targeting civilians spiked in the months leading up to Colombia’s legislative elections. In this Election Watch infographic, ACLED Research Analyst Adam Miller explores key trends in civilian targeting and their impact on Colombian politics.…
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