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Conflicts in the Americas (2026)

Americas conflicts in 2026 — a live map and neutral briefings on every active war and flashpoint in the region, sourced from ACLED, UCDP and CFR.

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Americas conflicts at a glance

Conflict in the Americas is driven less by interstate war than by criminal violence — the Mexican drug war, Colombia's armed groups, Haiti's gang crisis and Ecuador's rapid security collapse.

Mexican drug warcartel violence and fragmentation.Colombiathe ELN and FARC dissidents.Haitigang control of Port-au-Prince amid state collapse.Ecuadora surge in gang and cartel violence.

How this region fits the global picture

These conflicts are part of the live world conflict map tracking 29 theaters worldwide. Explore other regions: Middle East · Europe · Africa · Asia & Pacific.

See also our analysis: how many wars are happening now, the deadliest conflicts of 2026, and World War 3 flashpoints.

Frequently asked questions

What are the main conflicts in the Americas?

The Mexican drug war, Colombia's residual armed conflict, Haiti's gang crisis and Ecuador's surge in cartel violence are the principal armed conflicts in the region.

Is the Mexican drug war a real war?

It is not a conventional war but a sustained armed conflict between the state and criminal organizations, with death tolls rivaling many recognized wars.

Sources & disclaimer. Data is aggregated from ACLED, UCDP, the CFR Global Conflict Tracker, and Google News. This site is a secondary aggregation, not a primary source. Independently verify all data for high-stakes applications.