Anti-Government Demonstrations in Latin America & the Caribbean: 2018-2020
More than 60,000 demonstrations have been reported in Latin America & the Caribbean from the start of 2018 to the present, including major spikes in anti-government unrest around the region. In this infographic, Research Analyst Curtis Goos reviews key trends from ACLED’s expanded Latin America & Caribbean dataset.…
Regional Overview: South America
1-7 November 2020
Last week in South America, protests continued to decrease across the region. In Chile, political tensions increased after the nomination of a new Minister of the Interior. In Colombia, former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebels held demonstrations asking for better security.…
Regional Overview: South America
25-31 October 2020
Last week in South America, demonstrations decreased across all countries in the region. In Argentina, a violent eviction led to protests in favor of housing initiatives from the government. Protests continue to be held to demand access to basic services in Venezuela.…
Regional Overview: South America
18-24 October 2020
Last week in South America, demonstrations over coronavirus-related issues significantly decreased across the region. In Venezuela, protests continue to be held to demand access to basic services and to call for economic reforms.…
Regional Overview: South America
11-17 October 2020
Last week in South America, indigenous groups carried out protests across the region over various demands. Demonstrations over coronavirus-related issues and against the government significantly increased in Argentina. In Bolivia, the week before the elections was relatively peaceful, with few reports of violent events.…
Political Limbo: The 2020 Bolivian General Election
Tensions have mounted in Bolivia since the resignation of former President Evo Morales in 2019. ACLED Research Analyst Curtis Goos maps the latest demonstration trends ahead of the 2020 general election.…
Regional Overview: South America
4-10 October 2020
Last week in South America, demonstrations over coronavirus-related issues continued across the region. Meanwhile, political killings took place in Colombia, and social and political unrest was reported in Chile and Venezuela.…
Regional Overview: South America
27 September-3 October 2020
Last week in South America, demonstrations over coronavirus-related issues decreased across the region. Political killings continued to be reported in Colombia, while upcoming elections and referendums increased tensions in Brazil, Chile, and Venezuela.…
