Sandra is ACLED’s Latin America & the CaribbeanSenior Analyst. In this capacity, she conducts and coordinates analysis, oversees the accuracy of conflict trends in the region, and serves as the main point of contact for partnerships and external engagement for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Sandra has been with the organization since 2018, first starting as a researcher and supporting the expansion of ACLED’s coverage in Latin America, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Prior to joining ACLED, Sandra has worked with international organizations in the field of conflict prevention and minority rights, and held several positions in the non-governmental organizations sector with experience in Bolivia, Chile, Haiti, and Honduras.
Sandra holds an International Master in Russian, Central and East European Studies from the University of Glasgow and a Master of International Relations from KIMEP University Almaty. Her areas of research include political violence in Latin America, non-state actors, and organized crime dynamics.
Spoken languages: English, French, Spanish Timezone: Central European Time - CET
Deadly clashes broke out ahead of the presidential elections in Colombia, demonstrations over worsening humanitarian conditions took place in Cuba, and organized crime violence escalated in Honduras.
Trump's efforts to influence governments in the region in pursuit of his security strategy are effective, but unlikely to substantially curb organized crime and drug trafficking.
ACLED’s Latin America & the Caribbean Senior Analyst Sandra Pellegrini comments on the wave of demonstrations that erupted across Bolivia in the last few weeks and its significance for the current conservative government of Rodrigo Paz.
ACLED’s Latin America & the Caribbean Senior Analyst Sandra Pellegrini comments on recent clashes within the Viv Ansanm alliance in Plaine du Cul-de-Sac.
ACLED’s Latin America & the Caribbean Senior Analyst Sandra Pellegrini comments on the demonstrations taking place across the island, as hours-long blackouts stoke public anger amid the US fuel blockade.
Violence surged in parts of Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, and Haiti, while concerns loom over possible electoral violence in Peru.
Demonstrations surged in Cuba and Venezuela, and Ecuadorian authorities stepped up operations against armed groups as tensions with Colombia increased.
Operation Epic Fury may divert US resources from the Caribbean, limit domestic appetite for further campaigns, and alter the political calculus for Cuba and Venezuela.
Watch the recorded conversation with regional experts as we examine how, over the years, one of Mexico’s most powerful cartels has transformed the country’s criminal landscape.
Watch the recoded discussion on Ecuador’s security dynamics and situate the country’s crisis within broader regional dynamics, including the influence of neighboring countries and external actors — notably the United States — in shaping security policies and outcomes.
Watch the recorded conversation with regional experts as they unpack the implications of US actions and what this means for conflict dynamics across the region. This webinar is available in Spanish and English.
Watch the recorded webinar examining how the fallout of the Sinaloa Cartel dispute has set off a broader realignment of criminal groups in Mexico and opened up opportunities for new conflicts in contested territories.
