Regional Overview: Central America and the Caribbean
14-20 June 2020
In Central America and the Caribbean, demonstrations remained high last week. In addition to demonstrations calling for the provision of state subsidies and the resumption of business activity, anti-government protests took place in Mexico and health workers protested for better working conditions around the region.…
Regional Overview: Central America and the Caribbean
7-13 June 2020
Last week, a significant number of demonstrations were reported across Central America and the Caribbean, despite a decrease in coronavirus-related mobilization. Solidarity protests with the US Black Lives Matter movement as well as demonstrations against police abuse took over the agenda, amidst rallies linked to other socioeconomic issues.…
Regional Overview: Central America and the Caribbean
31 May – 6 June 2020
Last week battles and violence targeting civilians decreased in Central America and the Caribbean in comparison to the previous two weeks. However, turf wars between gangs continued in Mexico, leading to several lethal attacks.…
Regional Overview: Central America and the Caribbean
17-30 May 2020
In Central America and the Caribbean, battles and violence targeting civilians increased during the last two weeks in comparison to the beginning of May. Inter-gang clashes grew deadlier through the end of the month, with a spike in reported fatalities stemming from these events.…
Central America and COVID-19: The Pandemic’s Impact on Gang Violence
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the socio-economic and political landscape in Central America – again revealing the degree to which criminal actors are intertwined with local, national, regional, and even global economies.…
Regional Overview: Central America and the Caribbean
10-16 May 2020
The number of demonstrations remained relatively unchanged in Central America and the Caribbean as coronavirus-related restrictions continue to disrupt daily activities. The number of battles remained high, while violence targeting civilians slightly decreased after a spike in mid-April.…
Regional Overview: Central America and the Caribbean
3-9 May 2020
In Central America and the Caribbean, battles and violence targeting civilians continued at similar levels to weeks prior. The coronavirus pandemic remains the main driver for demonstration activity across the region.…
Regional Overview: Central America and the Caribbean
26 April – 2 May 2020
Battles and violence targeting civilians remain high across Central America and the Caribbean. Demonstrations increased last week amidst coronavirus lockdowns, with demands centered on the provision of state subsidies and the resumption of work.…
