Latin American Security & Strategic Review
Security & Strategic Review - April 2026
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- What next for Mexico after El Mencho killing?
ANDEAN COUNTRIES
- ECUADOR: US joins Noboa’s war on crime
- ECUADOR: Opposition warns of democratic erosion
- BOLIVIA: ‘King of the South’ captured in Santa Cruz
BRAZIL & SOUTHERN CONE
- CHILE: Chinese cable project forces Kast to walk diplomatic tightrope
- PARAGUAY: Government ramps up militarised response to organised crime
- BRAZIL: Overdue justice delivered in Marielle Franco murder case
- URUGUAY: Government unveils new security objectives
MEXICO & USMCA
- MEXICO: Sheinbaum bets on electoral reform
CENTRAL AMERICA
- EL SALVADOR: Bukele under fresh pressure over human rights
- COSTA RICA/NICARAGUA: Renewed focus on cross-border illegal gold mining
- GUATEMALA: First ever prison census
CARIBBEAN
- CUBA: Four scenarios for 2026
- HAITI: A crucial few months
The killing of Mexico’s most powerful drug kingpin, Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, on 22 February served a major blow to the cartel he led, the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), and a significant boost for President Claudia Sheinbaum.
Security & Strategic Review - March 2026
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- Crime concerns in Brazil remain high despite drop in murders
ANDEAN COUNTRIES
- VENEZUELA: Flawed amnesty bill signed into law
- COLOMBIA: Has the ‘total peace’ project been a total failure?
- ECUADOR: New security plan after record murders in 2025
BRAZIL & SOUTHERN CONE
- BRAZIL: Lula adopts fight against femicides as rallying cry
- URUGUAY: Government affirms partnership with China
MEXICO & USMCA
- MEXICO: Treading a fine line with Cuba
- MEXICO: Security struggles in Sinaloa
- MEXICO: Drought levels hit rock bottom
CENTRAL AMERICA
- NICARAGUA: Feeling the heat from Washington
- HONDURAS: GIEI presents final report on high-profile Cáceres murder
- PANAMA: Strengthening ties with the US
- EL SALVADOR: Bukele claims record drug haul amid other security achievements
CARIBBEAN
- BARBADOS: Mottley extends her dominance
Preliminary annual crime data for 2025 published by Brazil’s justice and public security ministry show that last year had the lowest number of homicides since 2015, and that murders have been declining every year for the last five years.
Security & Strategic Review - February 2026
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- Honduras’ Asfura facing myriad issues upon taking office
ANDEAN COUNTRIES
- PERU: Elections set to be shaped by crime concerns
- VENEZUELA: Was Maduro betrayed by his inner circle?
- COLOMBIA: Spying allegations open rift in government
BRAZIL & SOUTHERN CONE
- BRAZIL: New justice minister under scrutiny ahead of elections
- CHILE: Prosecutor to lead security ministry under Kast
- CHILE: Activists ramp up calls for measures to prevent fires
MEXICO & USMCA
- MEXICO: Security serves as flashpoint with US
- MEXICO: Flagship rail project under scrutiny
- MEXICO: Cartels level-up with drone use
CENTRAL AMERICA
- GUATEMALA: Fragile security situation exposed
- COSTA RICA: Homicide figures remain near peak
CARIBBEAN
- CUBA: Fears grow of possible humanitarian crisis
- JAMAICA: Dealing with the consequences of Hurricane Melissa
- REGION: Caricom members struggling with the Trump challenge
Nasry Asfura of the right-wing Partido Nacional (PN) has been sworn in as Honduras’ new president following an electoral process mired in controversy, and now has the task of dealing with complex issues around security and international relations.
Security & Strategic Review - January 2026
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- US aims to steer Venezuela after capturing Maduro
ANDEAN COUNTRIES
- ECUADOR: Plan for return of foreign military bases hits the buffers
- BOLIVIA: Paz administration signals coca crackdown
BRAZIL & SOUTHERN CONE
- CHILE: Kast seeks unity in quest for security reform
- BRAZIL: Lula faces challenges in projecting climate leadership
- ARGENTINA: Military leader assumes civilian government post
MEXICO & USMCA
- MEXICO: Challenges ahead for new attorney general
- MEXICO: Highway crime in the spotlight
- MEXICO: Another guilty plea from son of El Chapo
CENTRAL AMERICA
- HONDURAS: Libre to leave office with mixed record on security
- PANAMA: Mulino floats new anti-mafia law after record drug seizure
- NICARAGUA: Changes at CSJ as Murillo seeks to consolidate position
- GUATEMALA: OAS mission signals concern over judicial selection processes
CARIBBEAN
- ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES: The end of Comrade Ralph
- ST LUCIA: Pierre and the SLP face a more challenging second term
The 13-year presidency of Nicolás Maduro (2013-2026) came to a dramatic end on 3 January when US special forces seized the Venezuelan leader and his wife against a backdrop of airstrikes in Caracas and whisked them away to face drugs and weapons charges in a New York courtroom.