Last week in South America, a demonstration by Bari and Wayuu Indigenous people in Venezuela turned violent following the intervention of local residents and police forces. In Colombia, the Gulf Clan and the Self-Defense Conquerors of Sierra Nevada continued to clash in the Magdalena department.…
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 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 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 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.…
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.…
Last week in South America, violence remained at similar levels compared to the week prior, while demonstrations significantly increased, driven mainly by nationwide demonstrations against fuel price increases in Paraguay. In Argentina, protest levels also increased as civil society organizations led national rallies against what they saw as an insufficient increase of the minimum salary.…
Last week in South America, demonstrations broke out in Argentina ahead of congress’s approval of a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In Chile, a Mapuche armed group attacked forestry and mining companies in the Araucanía and Biobío regions, while on 11 March, new President Gabriel Boric was sworn-in.…
Last week in South America, both violence and demonstrations decreased across the region compared to the week prior. In Colombia, electoral-related violence continued in Norte de Santander department, with unidentified gunmen killing a local campaign coordinator.…
Last week in South America, opponents of former President Evo Morales took to the streets in Bolivia to mark the anniversary of the unsuccessful 21 February 2016 referendum, which would have removed presidential term limits.…
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