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: South America
11-17 September 2021

22 September 2021

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. Military forces continued to clash…

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Regional Overview: South America
4-10 September 2021

16 September 2021

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. In Brazil, mass rallies in support and against President Jair Bolsonaro took place during the country’s…

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

16 September 2021

Last week in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, demonstration levels slightly decreased while violence against civilians remained high. In El Salvador, the adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender sparked demonstrations in the capital as well as in other cities. Meanwhile, judges in El Salvador protested against reforms introducing a mandatory age of retirement. In…

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