The countries of Latin American and the Caribbean have made considerable strides to build more peaceful societies in recent decades — but are still struggling to consolidate democracy amid residual armed conflict, high levels of criminal violence and political polarization. In Colombia, USIP actively supports peace negotiations and cease-fires between the Colombian government and eight armed groups. In northern Central America and Haiti, USIP offers technical assistance for security dialogues between governments and citizens that promote greater agency for communities. And in Venezuela, USIP works closely with international and Venezuelan partners to generate the conditions for a peaceful democratic solution to the political crisis.