David Mora
@dmoravera.bsky.social
Investigative reporter/researcher. Now digging into conflict and violence in Mexico for @crisisgroup.org
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NEW REPORT | Paradise Lost? Ecuador’s Battle with Organised Crime
Ecuador was an oasis of calm as its South American neighbours descended into drug-related crime and conflict. No longer.
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Ecuador was an oasis of calm as its South American neighbours descended into drug-related crime and conflict. No longer.
www.crisisgroup.org/latin-americ...
Paradise Lost? Ecuador’s Battle with Organised Crime | International Crisis Group
For decades, Ecuador was an oasis of calm as its South American neighbours descended into drug-related crime and conflict. No longer. Without a stronger social safety net and a firmer anti-corruption ...
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November 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
NEW REPORT | Paradise Lost? Ecuador’s Battle with Organised Crime
Ecuador was an oasis of calm as its South American neighbours descended into drug-related crime and conflict. No longer.
www.crisisgroup.org/latin-americ...
Ecuador was an oasis of calm as its South American neighbours descended into drug-related crime and conflict. No longer.
www.crisisgroup.org/latin-americ...
@comfortero.crisisgroup.org @crisisgroup.org talks Trump's campaign in Latam and Mx: “La solución no puede ser permitir nuevamente uso de fuerza excesivo desde el exterior, porque tiene repercusiones, como ya hemos visto en Sinaloa, con fragmentación de las fuerzas del crimen y aumento de violencia”
Comfort Ero, especialista en conflictos: “La solución a los carteles no puede ser un uso excesivo de la fuerza porque tiene repercusiones como la de Sinaloa”
La presidenta de International Crisis Group aborda en una entrevista con EL PAÍS la relación de México con Estados Unidos ante el crimen organizado y los ataques extrajudiciales de Trump a las presunt...
elpais.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:12 PM
@comfortero.crisisgroup.org @crisisgroup.org talks Trump's campaign in Latam and Mx: “La solución no puede ser permitir nuevamente uso de fuerza excesivo desde el exterior, porque tiene repercusiones, como ya hemos visto en Sinaloa, con fragmentación de las fuerzas del crimen y aumento de violencia”
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A changing landscape in the prevention and mediation of global conflicts - @comfortero.crisisgroup.org, President & CEO of @crisisgroup.org, on how shifting power dynamics, new actors, and rising instability are redefining the art of peacebuilding. www.youtube.com/live/azqt5RV...
Conferencia ‘Un panorama cambiante en la prevención y mediación de conflictos globales’
YouTube video by TV UNAM
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November 6, 2025 at 8:56 AM
A changing landscape in the prevention and mediation of global conflicts - @comfortero.crisisgroup.org, President & CEO of @crisisgroup.org, on how shifting power dynamics, new actors, and rising instability are redefining the art of peacebuilding. www.youtube.com/live/azqt5RV...
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Si estás en la Ciudad de México la próxima semana, no te pierdas este conversatorio con nuestra presidenta,
@comfortero.crisisgroup.org, sobre el nuevo panorama en la mediación y prevención de conflictos.
📅 5 de noviembre, 4:30 p.m.
📍 Sala 1, Unidad de posgrado, Ciudad Universitaria.
@comfortero.crisisgroup.org, sobre el nuevo panorama en la mediación y prevención de conflictos.
📅 5 de noviembre, 4:30 p.m.
📍 Sala 1, Unidad de posgrado, Ciudad Universitaria.
October 31, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Si estás en la Ciudad de México la próxima semana, no te pierdas este conversatorio con nuestra presidenta,
@comfortero.crisisgroup.org, sobre el nuevo panorama en la mediación y prevención de conflictos.
📅 5 de noviembre, 4:30 p.m.
📍 Sala 1, Unidad de posgrado, Ciudad Universitaria.
@comfortero.crisisgroup.org, sobre el nuevo panorama en la mediación y prevención de conflictos.
📅 5 de noviembre, 4:30 p.m.
📍 Sala 1, Unidad de posgrado, Ciudad Universitaria.
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NUEVA PUBLICACIÓN | #México: Respaldar las reformas de seguridad ante la creciente presión de EE. UU.
Crisis Group analiza cómo la Unión Europea y sus Estados miembros pueden ayudar a México a fortalecer la seguridad y reducir la violencia.
Crisis Group analiza cómo la Unión Europea y sus Estados miembros pueden ayudar a México a fortalecer la seguridad y reducir la violencia.
México: Respaldar las reformas de seguridad ante la creciente presión de EE. UU. | International Crisis Group
Mientras México trabaja para frenar el crimen organizado, EE. UU. presiona para llevar a cabo una acción militar más dura contra el narcotráfico. En este extracto de la actualización de otoño del Watc...
www.crisisgroup.org
October 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
NUEVA PUBLICACIÓN | #México: Respaldar las reformas de seguridad ante la creciente presión de EE. UU.
Crisis Group analiza cómo la Unión Europea y sus Estados miembros pueden ayudar a México a fortalecer la seguridad y reducir la violencia.
Crisis Group analiza cómo la Unión Europea y sus Estados miembros pueden ayudar a México a fortalecer la seguridad y reducir la violencia.
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🔴 We just published the Autumn Update for our Watch List for the European Union.
This special @crisisgroup.org report highlights global crises that the EU has the potential to address in 2025.
Here are our latest updates: www.crisisgroup.org/global/watch...
This special @crisisgroup.org report highlights global crises that the EU has the potential to address in 2025.
Here are our latest updates: www.crisisgroup.org/global/watch...
October 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
🔴 We just published the Autumn Update for our Watch List for the European Union.
This special @crisisgroup.org report highlights global crises that the EU has the potential to address in 2025.
Here are our latest updates: www.crisisgroup.org/global/watch...
This special @crisisgroup.org report highlights global crises that the EU has the potential to address in 2025.
Here are our latest updates: www.crisisgroup.org/global/watch...
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Our latest @crisisgroup.org EU Watchlist starts with a sober President's Take on the challenges of navigating between the Scylla of Russian threats and the Charybdis of US inconstancy, then dives deep into how the EU can help make things better in Kosovo, Mexico, Yemen, Somalia, and Taiwan.
Watch List 2025 – Autumn Update | International Crisis Group
Each year, Crisis Group publishes two updates to the EU Watch List identifying where the EU and its member states can enhance prospects for peace. This update covers Kosovo’s politics, Mexico’s securi...
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October 16, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Our latest @crisisgroup.org EU Watchlist starts with a sober President's Take on the challenges of navigating between the Scylla of Russian threats and the Charybdis of US inconstancy, then dives deep into how the EU can help make things better in Kosovo, Mexico, Yemen, Somalia, and Taiwan.
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Hoy se cumple un año desde que las dos facciones más grandes del Cártel de Sinaloa, los Chapitos y los Mayos, iniciaron una cruenta ola de luchas internas.
@dmoravera.bsky.social, analista senior para #México, estuvo recientemente en el Estado de #Sinaloa. Esto fue lo que encontró 🧵
@dmoravera.bsky.social, analista senior para #México, estuvo recientemente en el Estado de #Sinaloa. Esto fue lo que encontró 🧵
Today marks a year since the Sinaloa Cartel’s two largest factions, Chapitos and Mayos, fell into a deadly wave of infighting after the former kidnapped and rendered “El Mayo” Zambada to U.S. authorities. I visited the state recently for @crisisgroup.org and this is some of what I saw.
September 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Hoy se cumple un año desde que las dos facciones más grandes del Cártel de Sinaloa, los Chapitos y los Mayos, iniciaron una cruenta ola de luchas internas.
@dmoravera.bsky.social, analista senior para #México, estuvo recientemente en el Estado de #Sinaloa. Esto fue lo que encontró 🧵
@dmoravera.bsky.social, analista senior para #México, estuvo recientemente en el Estado de #Sinaloa. Esto fue lo que encontró 🧵
Today marks a year since the Sinaloa Cartel’s two largest factions, Chapitos and Mayos, fell into a deadly wave of infighting after the former kidnapped and rendered “El Mayo” Zambada to U.S. authorities. I visited the state recently for @crisisgroup.org and this is some of what I saw.
September 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Today marks a year since the Sinaloa Cartel’s two largest factions, Chapitos and Mayos, fell into a deadly wave of infighting after the former kidnapped and rendered “El Mayo” Zambada to U.S. authorities. I visited the state recently for @crisisgroup.org and this is some of what I saw.
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Colombia has for years helped the US seize narcotics, capture criminals & unravel global trafficking, without the gratuitous casualties of last Tuesday’s boat strike.
Decertification would undermine the regional fight on org crime, I write for @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/o...
Decertification would undermine the regional fight on org crime, I write for @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/o...
Opinion | A New War Is Emerging in Colombia
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September 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Colombia has for years helped the US seize narcotics, capture criminals & unravel global trafficking, without the gratuitous casualties of last Tuesday’s boat strike.
Decertification would undermine the regional fight on org crime, I write for @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/o...
Decertification would undermine the regional fight on org crime, I write for @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/o...
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Tensions between the US and Venezuela have sparked growing concern in #Colombia about the possible spillover of any destabilization in Caracas.
As a taste of what may come, a short🧵on the changing armed group dynamics along the 2,200km border 👇
www.crisisgroup.org/latin-americ...
As a taste of what may come, a short🧵on the changing armed group dynamics along the 2,200km border 👇
www.crisisgroup.org/latin-americ...
U.S. “Anti-Drugs” Strike Stirs Fears of Venezuela Intervention | International Crisis Group
A U.S. attack in the Caribbean hit a vessel allegedly carrying drugs the Trump administration said were linked to a “narco-terrorist organisation” headed by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. In thi...
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September 3, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Tensions between the US and Venezuela have sparked growing concern in #Colombia about the possible spillover of any destabilization in Caracas.
As a taste of what may come, a short🧵on the changing armed group dynamics along the 2,200km border 👇
www.crisisgroup.org/latin-americ...
As a taste of what may come, a short🧵on the changing armed group dynamics along the 2,200km border 👇
www.crisisgroup.org/latin-americ...
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#Mexico
@crisisgroup.org's @dmoravera.bsky.social spoke to @biannagolodryga.bsky.social about the aftermath of drug kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada's detention, the split within the Sinaloa Cartel, and the violence that has engulfed Sinaloa after his arrest.
@crisisgroup.org's @dmoravera.bsky.social spoke to @biannagolodryga.bsky.social about the aftermath of drug kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada's detention, the split within the Sinaloa Cartel, and the violence that has engulfed Sinaloa after his arrest.
‘Bloodshed in Mexico is being driven by US weapons,’ says organized crime analyst | CNN
As notirious Mexican drug kingpin Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zamabada pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges in a US court, Bianna Golodryga speaks to David Mora, Senior Analyst for Mexico at the Internation...
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August 28, 2025 at 9:10 PM
#Mexico
@crisisgroup.org's @dmoravera.bsky.social spoke to @biannagolodryga.bsky.social about the aftermath of drug kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada's detention, the split within the Sinaloa Cartel, and the violence that has engulfed Sinaloa after his arrest.
@crisisgroup.org's @dmoravera.bsky.social spoke to @biannagolodryga.bsky.social about the aftermath of drug kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada's detention, the split within the Sinaloa Cartel, and the violence that has engulfed Sinaloa after his arrest.
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"Fentanyl production and trafficking in Mexico is highly fragmented—small networks, labs inside houses in cities like Culiacán. Drone strikes there would be complicated and dangerous," @crisisgroup.org's @dmoravera.bsky.social told @newsweek.com.
US military action against Mexican cartels could backfire, experts warn
The Trump administration is reportedly planning for the possibility of military operations south of the border.
www.newsweek.com
August 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
"Fentanyl production and trafficking in Mexico is highly fragmented—small networks, labs inside houses in cities like Culiacán. Drone strikes there would be complicated and dangerous," @crisisgroup.org's @dmoravera.bsky.social told @newsweek.com.
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All CBP migrant encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border so far in fiscal year 2025. Includes Border Patrol apprehensions and port-of-entry encounters.
October-January: 31% citizens of Mexico.
February-June: 74% citizens of Mexico.
Data table: cbpdata.adamisacson.com/cbp_data_tab...
October-January: 31% citizens of Mexico.
February-June: 74% citizens of Mexico.
Data table: cbpdata.adamisacson.com/cbp_data_tab...
July 16, 2025 at 2:18 PM
All CBP migrant encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border so far in fiscal year 2025. Includes Border Patrol apprehensions and port-of-entry encounters.
October-January: 31% citizens of Mexico.
February-June: 74% citizens of Mexico.
Data table: cbpdata.adamisacson.com/cbp_data_tab...
October-January: 31% citizens of Mexico.
February-June: 74% citizens of Mexico.
Data table: cbpdata.adamisacson.com/cbp_data_tab...
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📖 En el escenario mundial, Trump no siempre consigue lo que quiere
En este comentario, nuestra presidenta y CEO, @comfortero.crisisgroup.org, y nuestro vicepresidente ejecutivo, Richard Atwood, analizan la política exterior de la segunda administración Trump hasta la fecha 🔽
En este comentario, nuestra presidenta y CEO, @comfortero.crisisgroup.org, y nuestro vicepresidente ejecutivo, Richard Atwood, analizan la política exterior de la segunda administración Trump hasta la fecha 🔽
En el escenario mundial, Trump no siempre consigue lo que quiere | International Crisis Group
La siguiente es una adaptación del informe de la presidenta y directora ejecutiva de Crisis Group, Comfort Ero, al consejo directivo de la organización, presentado a mediados de mayo de 2025. Junto al...
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June 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM
📖 En el escenario mundial, Trump no siempre consigue lo que quiere
En este comentario, nuestra presidenta y CEO, @comfortero.crisisgroup.org, y nuestro vicepresidente ejecutivo, Richard Atwood, analizan la política exterior de la segunda administración Trump hasta la fecha 🔽
En este comentario, nuestra presidenta y CEO, @comfortero.crisisgroup.org, y nuestro vicepresidente ejecutivo, Richard Atwood, analizan la política exterior de la segunda administración Trump hasta la fecha 🔽
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NEW Q&A | U.S. Troops to Los Angeles: A Dangerous Escalation
As residents in Los Angeles protest a crackdown on undocumented migrants, Donald Trump has sent in military personnel. @bcfinucane.bsky.social explains why this order is an ominous sign.
www.crisisgroup.org/united-state...
As residents in Los Angeles protest a crackdown on undocumented migrants, Donald Trump has sent in military personnel. @bcfinucane.bsky.social explains why this order is an ominous sign.
www.crisisgroup.org/united-state...
June 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
NEW Q&A | U.S. Troops to Los Angeles: A Dangerous Escalation
As residents in Los Angeles protest a crackdown on undocumented migrants, Donald Trump has sent in military personnel. @bcfinucane.bsky.social explains why this order is an ominous sign.
www.crisisgroup.org/united-state...
As residents in Los Angeles protest a crackdown on undocumented migrants, Donald Trump has sent in military personnel. @bcfinucane.bsky.social explains why this order is an ominous sign.
www.crisisgroup.org/united-state...
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Una baja participación marca la elección de jueces en #México
@dmoravera.bsky.social, experto de Crisis Group, analiza los efectos de la victoria de los candidatos de gobierno en las históricas elecciones del país 🔽
www.crisisgroup.org/es/latin-ame...
@dmoravera.bsky.social, experto de Crisis Group, analiza los efectos de la victoria de los candidatos de gobierno en las históricas elecciones del país 🔽
www.crisisgroup.org/es/latin-ame...
Una baja participación marca la elección de jueces en México | International Crisis Group
David Mora, experto de Crisis Group, analiza los efectos de la victoria de los candidatos de gobierno en las históricas elecciones del país
www.crisisgroup.org
June 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Una baja participación marca la elección de jueces en #México
@dmoravera.bsky.social, experto de Crisis Group, analiza los efectos de la victoria de los candidatos de gobierno en las históricas elecciones del país 🔽
www.crisisgroup.org/es/latin-ame...
@dmoravera.bsky.social, experto de Crisis Group, analiza los efectos de la victoria de los candidatos de gobierno en las históricas elecciones del país 🔽
www.crisisgroup.org/es/latin-ame...
Following Sunday’s elections, Mexico’s ruling party gained control over the country’s high courts. But this happened with a low 13% turnout. My quick take for @crisisgroup.org on what this implies:
Low Turnout Mars Mexico’s Bid to Elect Its Judges | International Crisis Group
Crisis Group expert David Mora on the effects of victory for pro-government candidates in the country’s landmark judicial polls
www.crisisgroup.org
June 6, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Following Sunday’s elections, Mexico’s ruling party gained control over the country’s high courts. But this happened with a low 13% turnout. My quick take for @crisisgroup.org on what this implies:
Mexico's judicial election results are trickling in. So far we know Supreme Court votes. Full results, including all judges, will be tallied only until next week. Noticing two things:
(1) Ruling party, MORENA, is poised to control the Supreme Court with most of the future justices with party ties.
(1) Ruling party, MORENA, is poised to control the Supreme Court with most of the future justices with party ties.
Morena toma la Suprema Corte
Los nueve candidatos que el partido gobernante proponía han salido elegidos. El abogado mixteco Hugo Aguilar, el más votado, se perfila como presidente del alto tribunal
elpais.com
June 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Mexico's judicial election results are trickling in. So far we know Supreme Court votes. Full results, including all judges, will be tallied only until next week. Noticing two things:
(1) Ruling party, MORENA, is poised to control the Supreme Court with most of the future justices with party ties.
(1) Ruling party, MORENA, is poised to control the Supreme Court with most of the future justices with party ties.
On Sunday, Mexico will be choosing close to 2,600 judges – a first in the country and the world. The election has been deeply dividing and turnout will be low. In this @crisisgroup.org Q&A we dive into the controversial move and the potential outcomes for the violence crisis and sky-high impunity.
A People’s Court? Weighing Mexico’s First Elections for Judges | International Crisis Group
Mexico will soon become the only country in the world to elect all its judges. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert David Mora explains the rationale behind the initiative – and its many potential pitfall...
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May 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
On Sunday, Mexico will be choosing close to 2,600 judges – a first in the country and the world. The election has been deeply dividing and turnout will be low. In this @crisisgroup.org Q&A we dive into the controversial move and the potential outcomes for the violence crisis and sky-high impunity.
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NEW Q&A | A People’s Court? Weighing Mexico’s First Elections for Judges
Mexico will soon become the only country in the world to elect all its judges. In this Q&A, @crisisgroup.org expert @dmoravera.bsky.social explains the rationale behind the initiative – and its many potential pitfalls.
Mexico will soon become the only country in the world to elect all its judges. In this Q&A, @crisisgroup.org expert @dmoravera.bsky.social explains the rationale behind the initiative – and its many potential pitfalls.
A People’s Court? Weighing Mexico’s First Elections for Judges | International Crisis Group
Mexico will soon become the only country in the world to elect all its judges. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert David Mora explains the rationale behind the initiative – and its many potential pitfall...
www.crisisgroup.org
May 26, 2025 at 7:04 PM
NEW Q&A | A People’s Court? Weighing Mexico’s First Elections for Judges
Mexico will soon become the only country in the world to elect all its judges. In this Q&A, @crisisgroup.org expert @dmoravera.bsky.social explains the rationale behind the initiative – and its many potential pitfalls.
Mexico will soon become the only country in the world to elect all its judges. In this Q&A, @crisisgroup.org expert @dmoravera.bsky.social explains the rationale behind the initiative – and its many potential pitfalls.
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MAPPING CONFLICT | Haiti on the verge of gang takeover
Gangs in Haiti are growing closer to taking complete control of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Using satellite imagery, @diegodarin.bsky.social explains how the gangs have been able to expand their control.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wBb...
Gangs in Haiti are growing closer to taking complete control of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Using satellite imagery, @diegodarin.bsky.social explains how the gangs have been able to expand their control.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wBb...
May 15, 2025 at 8:36 AM
MAPPING CONFLICT | Haiti on the verge of gang takeover
Gangs in Haiti are growing closer to taking complete control of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Using satellite imagery, @diegodarin.bsky.social explains how the gangs have been able to expand their control.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wBb...
Gangs in Haiti are growing closer to taking complete control of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Using satellite imagery, @diegodarin.bsky.social explains how the gangs have been able to expand their control.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wBb...
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Armed groups in #Colombia rely so heavily on child recruitment that in many areas, the war is over the kids.
Communities who stand in the way are targeted. Kids who resist or escape are killed.
Our @crisisgroup.org story, through eyes of Cauca's children🧵
www.foreignaffairs.com/north-americ...
Communities who stand in the way are targeted. Kids who resist or escape are killed.
Our @crisisgroup.org story, through eyes of Cauca's children🧵
www.foreignaffairs.com/north-americ...
Colombia’s Stolen Children
Bogotá must do more to stop armed groups from recruiting minors.
www.foreignaffairs.com
May 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Armed groups in #Colombia rely so heavily on child recruitment that in many areas, the war is over the kids.
Communities who stand in the way are targeted. Kids who resist or escape are killed.
Our @crisisgroup.org story, through eyes of Cauca's children🧵
www.foreignaffairs.com/north-americ...
Communities who stand in the way are targeted. Kids who resist or escape are killed.
Our @crisisgroup.org story, through eyes of Cauca's children🧵
www.foreignaffairs.com/north-americ...