During the week of February 20-26, 2026, dramatic scenes unfolded across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Military personnel maintained security positions near destroyed vehicles that had been torched across several Mexican states including Michoacán and Jalisco. The violence erupted after Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera, who led the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, died.
Meanwhile, Bolivia’s vibrant Carnival celebrations came to a close during the same period.
In Buenos Aires, Argentina, an unusual gathering took place as individuals who call themselves “therians” – those who believe they identify as non-human animals – met in a city park where they spent time jumping and barking.
The photo collection showcasing these events was assembled by photographer Juan Karita, who works from La Paz, Bolivia.
