Last week in South America, demonstrators marched to request an audience with an International Criminal Court (ICC) representative during his visit to Venezuela. In Chile, two Mapuche Indigenous leaders died in a clash with state forces during a demonstration against the ongoing state of emergency in the country’s southern provinces.…
Last week in South America, armed clashes slightly decreased across the region, while demonstrations increased compared to the week prior, especially as the economic situations in several countries continue to motivate people to take to the streets.…
Last week in South America, Peronists in Argentina gathered to celebrate Peronist Loyalty Day on 17 October. In Chile, thousands of citizens took to the streets to mark the second year anniversary of the 2019 unrest triggered by social and economic inequality and high living costs (24 horas, 19 October 2021).…
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 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 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 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 South America, organized political violence levels continued at similar levels compared to the week prior, while demonstrations decreased. In Brazil, fighting between criminal groups intensified in the state of Rio de Janeiro over a territorial dispute, while anti-government protests continued to take place, albeit at lower levels.…
Last week in South America, Colombian citizens took to the streets against police brutality. Conflicting reports have risen about the abduction and alleged killing of a colonel by dissidents of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in Venezuela.…
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