INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
(Analysis) Reports from international organizations in early 2025 reveal Latin America faces a human rights crisis that directly impacts
social fabric but also economic prospects.Haiti stands as the starkest example
Armed gangs control much of the country, filling the void left by a collapsed government
In 2024, over 5,600 people died from violence, and kidnappings surged to nearly 1,500 cases.More than half of Haitians now face acute food
insecurity, while 700,000 live as internally displaced
Humanitarian agencies lack $230 million to meet basic needs, and business operations remain nearly impossible in gang-held areas.Nicaragua
and Venezuela show how authoritarian governments can undermine both civil society and commerce
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(Photo Internet reproduction)New laws dissolved NGOs and independent media, stifling dissent and driving skilled workers out of the country
19 million people need humanitarian aid
Organized crime and official corruption fuel daily killings and disappearances
In 2024, ten women were murdered each day, with most cases unsolved.Journalists and human rights defenders face constant threats, and the
Illegal armed groups, including ELN and FARC dissidents, have expanded their reach, especially in rural areas
investor confidence, particularly in resource-rich regions
Bukele remains popular for reducing gang violence, mass incarceration and reports of torture and deaths in custody raise concerns about
legal predictability and labor force stability.Across the region, more than 20 million people are now forcibly displaced or stateless
Discrimination, lack of access to justice, and gender-based violence remain widespread, further complicating market entry and workforce
development.International organizations warn that the lack of effective legal systems, persistent impunity, and ongoing repression threaten
both human rights and economic opportunity.Businesses looking to invest or expand in Latin America must now weigh these risks as part of any
