Police fight gangs in Haiti and Guatemala, and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

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Jan. 16-22, 2026

Police patrolled a gang-controlled area of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, where violence has displaced 1.4 million. Guatemalan police and soldiers used new powers under a state of emergency. And police in Venezuela watched the relatives of prisoners kneel before them in Caracas, as some political prisoners are released. A cat survived devastating wildfires in Chile.

This gallery was curated by photo editor Leslie Mazoch, based in Mexico City.

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