Diego Da Rin

I recently returned from #Haiti, where for the last 4 years I have been studying the gangs for @CrisisGroup: where they come from, how they have evolved, how they operate today, and what their goals are. A thread ⬇️

At least 70 people killed in brutal and coordinated attacks against several localities in Petite Rivière de l’Artibonite : this blind violence is a further reminder of the urgent need for increased support for Haiti against the scourge of gangs and the networks that support them.

Le Tchad rejoint la nouvelle force engagée dans la lutte contre les gangs en #Haïti. Une brève analyse des raisons ayant motivé la décision de N’Djamena et des chances de succès de cette nouvelle mission. crisisgroup.org/fr/anb/africa/…

🗒️NEW ANALYST’S NOTEBOOK | Chad Joins the New Force Taking up the Fight against Haiti’s Gangs Crisis Group experts Fulbert Ngodji and @diego_darin assess the reasons behind N’Djamena’s move and the prospects of success for the new mission. crisisgroup.org/anb/africa/cha…

No estamos hablando suficiente sobre esto. Las sesiones de justicia transicional en #Colombia.

The Venezuela Paradigm: Is Trump’s Model Intervention a Mirage? The U.S. seizure of Nicolás Maduro emboldened the Trump administration to flex its military muscle elsewhere. But in Venezuela, the medium- and long-term consequences remain uncertain. crisisgroup.org/cmt/latin-amer…

What’s Behind the Use of Drones in #Haiti’s Conflict? Ft. @HenryZiemer (CSIS), @robmuggah (Igarapé Institute), @diego_darin (Crisis Group), and Sophie Rutenbar (@nyuCIC) #LatAmAdvisor Featured Q&A: thedialogue.org/analysis/whats…

[On-Air] After nearly two years, the Kenya-led security mission in Haiti is withdrawing as operations transition to a UN-backed Gang Suppression Force. The move comes amid criticism over Haiti’s exclusion from planning and ongoing security concerns. @diego_darin, a Haiti Analyst at the @CrisisGroup joins @TsepisoMakwetla on the line from Mexico to discuss #AfricaWorldHour #HaitiCrisis #Kenya #UNMission #Security #GlobalAffairs

Want to understand why the situation in #Cuba is indeed not a laughing matter? Read @CrisisGroup's recent Q&A on the issue crisisgroup.org/qna/latin-amer…

Cuba is slipping into paralysis as the US cuts its energy lifeline. Ever since the briefest of honeymoons enjoyed by Fidel Castro in 1959, Washington has pressed for change in Havana. But is now different from all the times before? See @CrisisGroup latest. crisisgroup.org/qna/latin-amer…

David Mora examines the unfolding situation in Mexico following the killing of El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel: crisisgroup.org/anb/latin-amer…

NEW ANALYST'S NOTEBOOK | Killing of Mexican Cartel Boss Brings Diplomatic Victory and Domestic Mayhem David Mora analyses the potential fallout of the operation against the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel. crisisgroup.org/anb/latin-amer…

In Haiti, violence continues to create a cycle of suffering as the number of children joining armed groups soars. “Children associated with armed groups must not be treated as perpetrators.” - @unicefchief Details on UNICEF’s response: unicef.link/3Mxbcp0 #RedHandDay

Magik 9: Panel Magik reçoit ce mardi 10 février 2026 Diego Da Rin de International Crisis Group pour analyser la position américaine sur la nouvelle transition en Haïti et l’ancien sénateur Jean Charles Moïse sur la conjoncture.

As we argue in our latest report, achieving armed supremacy over gangs would be a major breakthrough for Haiti. But at some stage, dialogue should be used to protect civilians, stop recruitment, fully dismantle these groups, and cut their ties to power. crisisgroup.org/rpt/latin-amer…

As political dialogues continue, security forces must stand ready to counter any new wave of coordinated attacks by the Viv Ansanm gang coalition aimed at disrupting the arrival the Gang Suppression Force, which is set to begin deploying in April.

This weekend, #Haiti entered a 3rd chapter in its political transition since the 2021 slaying of President Jovenel Moïse. As the presidential council’s mandate expired, PM Didier Fils-Aimé became the sole head of the executive. Here’s what happened and what might come next 🔽