The number of fatalities from state engagement in demonstrations around the world this year already exceeds the total reported for all of 2020. ACLED Research Coordinator Elliott Bynum and ACLED Analysis Coordinator Timothy Lay review the latest global data and examine three key cases: Myanmar, Colombia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.…
Last week in South America, at least two former members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) were killed in Colombia. In Chile, the government declared a new state of emergency in four southern provinces, following increased activity from suspected Indigenous militia groups.…
Last week in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, levels of demonstrations increased. In Haiti, residents of several neighborhoods of Port-au-Prince demonstrated against kidnappings and rising gang violence. Demonstrators also barricaded roads in three departments of Haiti to demand an end to fuel shortages and the sale of petrol products on the black market.…
Last week in South America, opposition-affiliated Bolivian coca leaf growers stormed the Departmental Association of Coca Producers (ADEPCOCA) market in La Paz, retaking control of the market after a week-long dispute.…
Last week in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, attacks against Indigenous communities and social leaders increased while levels of demonstrations remained high. In Nicaragua, armed settlers attacked members of the Maygnas indigenous community, killing one Indigenous man while another three were reported missing.…
Last week in South America, armed clashes between state forces and organized criminal groups, as well as between criminal groups, continued to be reported in Brazil. In Paraguay, farmers and indigenous groups demonstrated against a bill that increases the criminal punishment for private property occupations, while attacks against political candidates increased ahead of municipal elections.…
Last week in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, demonstrations remained high. On the commemoration of International Safe Abortion Day on 28 September, women staged pro-choice demonstrations in Mexico and El Salvador.…
Last week in South America, Argentinian President Alberto Fernández staged a cabinet reshuffle in response to low voter support for the ruling Frente de Todos coalition during the midterm primary elections held on 12 September.…
Last week in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, demonstrations and violence against civilians remained high. In Haiti, riots broke out at Port-au-Prince airport as deported migrants were returned to the country from the United States.…
Last week in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, demonstration levels increased. Amid the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Central America’s independence on 15 September, anti-government demonstrations were registered in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.…
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