Gangs have resorted less to public displays of violence during the state of exception, but their presence in urban areas has not been dented, while organized crime groups have expanded their activities in rural areas.
An operation against the CV gang killed at least 121 people in Rio de Janeiro, gangs expanded across multiple areas in Artibonite, Haiti, and US strikes on vessels in the Pacific fueled diplomatic tensions.
Brazilians protested amid Bolsonaro’s sentencing, Argentines protested Milei’s policies and corruption, and the Viv Ansanm alliance expanded its operations in Haiti.
A look at states of emergency in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago shows that these measures are likely ineffective at curbing gang violence in the long term.
Haiti and Caribbean territories face escalating gang violence impacting civilians and democratic processes.
The Viv Ansanm alliance reshapes Haiti's gang landscape, leading to decreased violence and strategic realignment.
The Gran Grif gang expands influence in Artibonite, leading to increased violence.
Navigate regional political developments including protests, violence, and rising tensions across Latin America.
Violence and tensions in Brazil, Colombia, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, and Venezuela.
Venezuelans protest election results amidst harsh repression at home and abroad.
Updates on political and security situations in Latin America, including operations in Brazil, elections in Venezuela, and unrest in Nicaragua and Haiti.
Despite decreased civilian-targeted events, Haiti violence has increased in lethality, detailed in ACLED's infographic.
ACLED provides a 2024 mid-year infographic on conflicts in Mexico.
Venezuela's political crisis intensifies post-election with widespread demonstrations and accusations of fraud.