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Our weekly analysis briefs break down the latest data on political violence and protest trends, highlighting potential early warning signs for closer monitoring.
Regional Overview: South America
8-14 March 2020
19 March 2020
Last week in South America, key developments include: increased unrest in Chile; clashes involving the National Liberation Army (ELN) and political killings in Colombia; clashes between armed groups on the Colombian-Venezuelan border; opposition-led protests in Venezuela; continued risk to civilians caught in the crosshairs of fighting between armed groups in Brazil; and continued civil unrest…
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1-7 March 2020
12 March 2020
Last week in South America, key developments include: increased unrest in Chile; political killings in Colombia, and a clash between state forces and the Gulf Clan; civil unrest in Guyana following a contested election process; and continued risk to civilians in Brazil caught in the crossfire of fighting between armed groups. In Chile, the number…
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23-29 February 2020
4 March 2020
Last week in South America, key developments include: three political killings in Colombia by armed groups; increased polarization leading to targeted attacks in Venezuela and Bolivia; continued violence involving the ELN in Venezuela; continued unrest in Chile; and a sustained strike by military police in Brazil alongside continued risk to civilians caught in the crossfire…
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