Latin America & the Caribbean
Regional Overviews Archive

Our monthly analysis briefs break down the latest ACLED data on political violence and protest trends around the world, highlighting potential early warning signs for closer monitoring.

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Regional Overview: Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
4-10 December 2021

16 December 2021

Last week in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, violence increased amid clashes between criminal groups and gang-related attacks in several countries. In Mexico, violence intensified in Michoacan and Jalisco states amid clashes involving the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), the Sinaloa Cartel, and local self-defense groups. Meanwhile, gang violence increased in Puebla state. In…

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Regional Overview: South America
27 November-3 December 2021

9 December 2021

Last week in South America, political violence slightly decreased compared to the week prior, as did demonstrations, though the latter more significantly. In Venezuela, protests against voting irregularities continued for the second consecutive week. In Chile, Indigenous militia activity increased in the south of the country ahead of the presidential runoff election on 19 December.…

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Regional Overview: Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean
27 November-3 December 2021

8 December 2021

Last week in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, violence slightly reduced despite the number of clashes between criminal groups and state forces remaining high in Mexico, Haiti, and Trinidad and Tobago. In Mexico, the National Guard clashed with criminal groups during security operations in Zacatecas state, while members of the self-defense group United People…

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