De la Espriella's inauguration will test the new Colombian president's approach to dissent
If the new administration cracks down on protests, tensions could escalate in the streets.
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Tiziano Breda
Senior Analyst, Latin America & the Caribbean
Tiziano Breda is a Latin America & the Caribbean Senior Analyst at ACLED and has been with the organization since January 2024. In this role, he contributes to the analysis of conflict, demonstration, and political violence patterns in Latin America. Prior to joining ACLED, he spent over seven years carrying out research on Latin American politics and security for the International Crisis Group and IAI, five of which living in Colombia and Guatemala. Tiziano holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Padua and a Master’s Degree in International Relations from the University of Bolonia, Campus Forlì, enriched by conflict resolution studies at the Johns Hopkins University (SAIS) and the Universidad Nacional de Colombia.
Spoken languages: Italian, English and Spanish Timezone: Central European Time - CET
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Will Venezuela be able to recover from the earthquakes?
ACLED's Senior Analyst for Latin America and the Caribbean, Tiziano Breda, comments Venezuela's political and security situation as it seeks to reconstruct the country after the devastating earthquakes.
What does the return of Juan Orlando Hernández mean for Honduras?
ACLED's Latin America Senior Analyst, Tiziano Breda, discusses the return of Honduras' former president and convicted drug trafficker.
Has Ortega closed the door on political change in Nicaragua?
ACLED's Tiziano Breda comments on president Ortega's announcement that Nicaragua will not hold elections again.
Latin America and the Caribbean Overview: July 2026
Gang violence against civilians hit a monthly high in Ecuador, police killings in Jamaica became more lethal, and violence persisted in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
How will Venezuela’s earthquakes affect Delcy Rodríguez’s government?
ACLED's Latin America and the Caribbean Senior Analyst, Tiziano Breda, comments on the two devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela and the potential impact this natural disaster will have on Delcy Rodríguez’s government.
Colombia-Venezuela cooperation on border security is necessary for investment, but unlikely in the short-term
The two countries have an interest in curbing armed groups’ activities to reactivate joint energy projects along their shared border, but the window of opportunity to do so is likely to close soon.
Latin America and the Caribbean Overview: June 2026
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.
Past events
Webinar | How will Colombia’s election reshape security ties with Venezuela?
Watch the recorded webinar about the Colombian election results and the future of Colombia-Venezuela security cooperation.
Webinar | Violence, militarization, and organized crime: Ecuador’s challenges in 2026
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.
Webinar | How US intervention in Venezuela may shape conflict in Latin America and the Caribbean
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.
Webinar | Gang violence in Ecuador: Navigating new ACLED data amid a wave of criminal activity
Watch the recorded webinar for a deep dive on the new data with Senior Methodology Officer, Rose Davies, the findings of our analysis with Tiziano Breda, expert insights from the Director of the Ecuadorian Observatory of Organized Crime, Renato Rivera, and moderated by ACLED Senior Analyst for Latin America & the Caribbean, Sandra Pellegrini.
