Latin America

Cenit has suspended oil pumping operations following an incident where unknown individuals attacked a section of the 773-kilometrtes Cano Limon-Covenas oil pipeline with explosives on 13 July 2025 in the eastern part of the country. The attack caused spillage near the rural Agua Santa village in Arauca department which prompted the company to activate emergency and contingency plan to mitigate any environmental risks.

CONFEMIN miners have been staging fresh protests across various regions of the country, particularly in the regions of Arequipa, Cusco, and Apurímac. These demonstrations are part months long demonstrations demanding that the government extend the deadline for regularising informal mining activities and to suspend transportation for large formal mining companies. Miners have been gathering in front of Congress in Lima to voice their concerns.

With growing political will, multiple countries are recognising and developing solutions to the challenges posed by grey zone warfare. However, the matter will require ongoing multilateral cooperation and investment. This will be made harder by actors who continue to refine new methods and technologies to undermine and neutralise countermeasures.

Tensions have escalated in the indigenous community of Arimae, Darién province, eastern Panama, after officers from the national Border Service (SENAFRONT) clashed with locals from the Emberá Wounaan during a protest on 05 June 2025. For nearly two months, demonstrators, including teachers, workers from (construction and banana industries), students, and healthcare workers, have barricaded and erected roadblocks along a major road that connects Panama to other Latin American

Authorities often downplay the influence of major drug cartels in the city. They point to the fact that there are over 80,000 security cameras and a strong police presence in the city. Yet, a recent report from the US Drug Enforcement Administration indicated that powerful cartels, such as the Sinaloa Cartel and the CJNG have a significant presence in the city but maintain a low profile. Politically motivated violence targeting politicians and government officials is commo

The incident highlights an ongoing threat of violence against LGBTQ+ communities in Brazil, particularly during major events that celebrate inclusion. The suspects disguised themselves as “Little Monsters” on social media. This name is mostly used by fans of Gaga, and using it likely helped them avoid detection online. The suspect’s plan to target the LGBTQ+ community likely reflects reflects a rise the far-right extremism in the country.

Gang members from the Viv Ansanm coalition have continued to expand their territory and are believed to control over 85% of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Gang violence has led to thousands of deaths and displacement. U.N. sources reported that approximately 4,200 people have been killed and 1,356 injured between July 2024 and February 2025. Criminal activity has also caused major disruptions as they attack public infrastructure, including government buildings, hospitals, and m

Gangs have consistently targeted journalists in the country. In December 2024, two journalists were killed when gang members opened fire at a government press conference held to announce the reopening of the country’s main general hospital in Port-au-Prince. On 14 March 2025, consular services at the French Embassy were closed due to the recent wave of violence in the capital. Between mid-February and early March 2025, more than 42,000 people have been displaced from their