This photo gallery highlights some of the top news images made by Associated Press photographers in Latin America and the Caribbean that were published in the past week.

Popular discontent has been growing in Latin America, with protests in Chile, Bolivia, Haiti, Venezuela and now Colombia.

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In this Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 photo, supporter of former President Evo Morales protect themselves from tear gas launched by the police, in La Paz, Bolivia. Bolivia's new interim president Jeanine Anez faces the challenge of stabilizing the nation and organizing national elections within three months at a time of political disputes that pushed Morales to fly off to self-exile in Mexico after 14 years in power. (AP PhotoNatacha Pisarenko)

This photo gallery highlights some of the top news images made by Associated Press photographers in Latin America and the Caribbean that were published in the past week.

In this Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 photo, Evo Morales' supporters sit over a mural as they participate of an assembly to decide future mobilizations in Sacaba, Bolivia. Bolivia's political crisis turned deadly after security forces opened fire on supporters of former President Evo Morales in Sacaba on Nov. 15, killing multiple people and injuring dozens. (AP PhotoJuan Karita)

In Bolivia, supporters of former President Evo Morales are clashing with the new interim government authorities a disputed election.

In this Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 photo, a mourner places a hand on the shoulder of Devi Posto killed during clashes between security forces and supporters of former President Evo Morales, during a vigil at the San Francisco de Asis church in El Alto, on the outskirts of La Paz, Bolivia. The death toll from an operation by Bolivian security forces to clear the blockade of a fuel plant by anti-government protesters has risen to six the public defender's office announced Wednesday.(AP PhotoNatacha Pisarenko)

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and his Cabinet arrived for a Flag Day ceremony at the Alvorada Palace, in Brasilia.

In this Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 photo, a woman who arrived in an ambulance with a man injured during clashes between security forces and supporters of former President Evo Morales cries at the Bolivian-Dutch Hospital, in El Alto, on the outskirts of La Paz, Bolivia. At least one person was killed when security forces launched an operation to supply gasoline from a major fuel plant that had been blockaded by Morales' backers. (AP PhotoNatacha Pisarenko)

Curated by Mexico City Photo Editor Tomas Stargardter

In this Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 photo, Movement Toward Socialism, MAS, legislators Juana Quispe, front row, from left; Bridge Quiroga, Concepcion Ortiz and Ayda Villarroel, meet with The Associated Press in the Chamber of Deputies, in La Paz, Bolivia. MAS lawmakers loyal to former President Evo Morales have majority in congress. Bolivia is wracked by civil unrest following the resignation of Morales, who fled to Mexico, over a disputed election. (AP PhotoNatacha Pisarenko)

In this Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 photo, Movement Toward Socialism, MAS, legislators Juana Quispe, front row, from left; Bridge Quiroga, Concepcion Ortiz and Ayda Villarroel, meet with The Associated Press in the Chamber of Deputies, in La Paz, Bolivia. MAS lawmakers loyal to former President Evo Morales have majority in congress. Bolivia is wracked by civil unrest following the resignation of Morales, who fled to Mexico, over a disputed election. (AP PhotoNatacha Pisarenko)

In this Monday, Nov. 18, 2019 photo, supporters of former President Evo Morales rally in La Paz, Bolivia. Morales's backers have taken to the streets demanding his return since he resigned on Nov. 10 under pressure from the military after weeks of protests against him over a disputed election that he claimed to have won. (AP PhotoNatacha Pisarenko)

In this Monday, Nov. 18, 2019 photo, supporters of former President Evo Morales rally in La Paz, Bolivia. Morales's backers have taken to the streets demanding his return since he resigned on Nov. 10 under pressure from the military after weeks of protests against him over a disputed election that he claimed to have won. (AP PhotoNatacha Pisarenko)

In this Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 photo, police detain an anti-government demonstrator during a nationwide strike in Bogota, Colombia. Colombia's main union groups and student activists called for a strike to protest the economic policies of Colombian President Ivan Duque government and a long list of grievances. (AP PhotoIvan Valencia)

In this Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 photo, police detain an anti-government demonstrator during a nationwide strike in Bogota, Colombia. Colombia's main union groups and student activists called for a strike to protest the economic policies of Colombian President Ivan Duque government and a long list of grievances. (AP PhotoIvan Valencia)

In this Tuesday, Nov.19, 2019 photo, children race in makeshift go-carts in the "Altos de Milagros Norte" neighborhood of Maracaibo, Venezuela. Nationwide, an estimated 4.5 million residents have fled Venezuela, most going to nearby Colombia, Peru and Ecuador. They search for better jobs to send money home, but they often confront backlash and hardships as their numbers steadily grow. (AP PhotoRodrigo Abd)

In this Tuesday, Nov.19, 2019 photo, children race in makeshift go-carts in the "Altos de Milagros Norte" neighborhood of Maracaibo, Venezuela. Nationwide, an estimated 4.5 million residents have fled Venezuela, most going to nearby Colombia, Peru and Ecuador. They search for better jobs to send money home, but they often confront backlash and hardships as their numbers steadily grow. (AP PhotoRodrigo Abd)

In this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 photo, May Vera eyes the camera during a demonstration led by opposition politician Juan Guaido, who's urging masses into the streets to force President Nicolás Maduro from power, in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Vera's face was painted by his niece with the colors of Venezuela's national colors. Guaido called nationwide demonstrations to re-ignite a campaign against Maduro launched in January that has lost steam in recent months. (AP PhotoRodrigo Abd)

In this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 photo, May Vera eyes the camera during a demonstration led by opposition politician Juan Guaido, who's urging masses into the streets to force President Nicolás Maduro from power, in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Vera's face was painted by his niece with the colors of Venezuela's national colors. Guaido called nationwide demonstrations to re-ignite a campaign against Maduro launched in January that has lost steam in recent months. (AP PhotoRodrigo Abd)

In this Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 photo, men ride horses down Paseo de la Reforma during a parade marking the 109th anniversary of the start of the Mexican Revolution, in Mexico City. More than 1,000 participants dressed in period clothing rode through the streets of the capital after reenacting scenes from the revolution in the city's main square. (AP PhotoRebecca Blackwell)

In this Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 photo, men ride horses down Paseo de la Reforma during a parade marking the 109th anniversary of the start of the Mexican Revolution, in Mexico City. More than 1,000 participants dressed in period clothing rode through the streets of the capital after reenacting scenes from the revolution in the city's main square. (AP PhotoRebecca Blackwell)

In this Monday, Nov. 18, 2019 photo, a police officer points his gun at residents of Delmas 95 district during a protest to demanding the resignation of Haiti's president Jovenel Moise in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. At least four people were shot and wounded during a small protest in Haiti's capital after a speech by embattled President Jovenel Moise. A local journalist, a police officer and two protesters were rushed away with apparent bullet wounds. (AP PhotoDieu Nalio Chery)

In this Monday, Nov. 18, 2019 photo, a police officer points his gun at residents of Delmas 95 district during a protest to demanding the resignation of Haiti's president Jovenel Moise in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. At least four people were shot and wounded during a small protest in Haiti's capital after a speech by embattled President Jovenel Moise. A local journalist, a police officer and two protesters were rushed away with apparent bullet wounds. (AP PhotoDieu Nalio Chery)

In this Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 photo, protesters carry a coffin that contain the remains of a protester, while a vehicle burns in the background, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Hundreds of people attended the funerals for five people killed during anti-government protests, three of whom were allegedly shot by police while participating in the protests. (AP PhotoDieu Nalio Chery)

In this Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 photo, protesters carry a coffin that contain the remains of a protester, while a vehicle burns in the background, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Hundreds of people attended the funerals for five people killed during anti-government protests, three of whom were allegedly shot by police while participating in the protests. (AP PhotoDieu Nalio Chery)

In this Nov. 16, 2019 photo, commuters watch a small group of anti-government demonstrators from a passing bus in Maracaibo, Venezuela. In Maracaibo, located in Venezuela's western Zulia state along the Colombian border, many residents say they've abandoned political marches, lacking faith in leaders or fearing for their personal safety. (AP PhotoRodrigo Abd)

In this Nov. 16, 2019 photo, commuters watch a small group of anti-government demonstrators from a passing bus in Maracaibo, Venezuela. In Maracaibo, located in Venezuela's western Zulia state along the Colombian border, many residents say they've abandoned political marches, lacking faith in leaders or fearing for their personal safety. (AP PhotoRodrigo Abd)

In this Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 photo, Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro, fifth from left, accompanied by his Cabinet, arrives for a Flag Day ceremony at the Alvorada Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil. Officially adopted in 1889, Brazil's flag is known in Portuguese as verde e amarela, or the green and yellow, which is celebrated annually on Nov. 19. (AP PhotoEraldo Peres)

In this Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 photo, Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro, fifth from left, accompanied by his Cabinet, arrives for a Flag Day ceremony at the Alvorada Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil. Officially adopted in 1889, Brazil's flag is known in Portuguese as verde e amarela, or the green and yellow, which is celebrated annually on Nov. 19. (AP PhotoEraldo Peres)

In this Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 photo, soldiers form a pyramid atop a team of horses during a parade marking the 109th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution, at the Zocalo in Mexico City. More than a 1,000 participants dressed in time period clothing and acted out historical scenes. (AP PhotoMarco Ugarte)

In this Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 photo, soldiers form a pyramid atop a team of horses during a parade marking the 109th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution, at the Zocalo in Mexico City. More than a 1,000 participants dressed in time period clothing and acted out historical scenes. (AP PhotoMarco Ugarte)

In this Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 photo, Sophie Hawley-Weld, of German-American musical duo Sofi Tukker, crowd surfs with fans during the Corona Capital music festival in Mexico City. (AP PhotoEduardo Verdugo)

In this Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 photo, Sophie Hawley-Weld, of German-American musical duo Sofi Tukker, crowd surfs with fans during the Corona Capital music festival in Mexico City. (AP PhotoEduardo Verdugo)

In this Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 photo, Toro Rosso driver Pierre Gasly, of France, celebrates after getting the second place in the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (AP PhotoNelson Antoine)

In this Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 photo, Toro Rosso driver Pierre Gasly, of France, celebrates after getting the second place in the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (AP PhotoNelson Antoine)

In Chile, students began protesting nearly a month ago over a subway fare hike. The demonstrations have morphed into a massive movement to demand improvements in basic services and benefits, including pensions, health, education and a new constitution.

In this Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 photo, supporter of former President Evo Morales protect themselves from tear gas launched by the police, in La Paz, Bolivia. Bolivia's new interim president Jeanine Anez faces the challenge of stabilizing the nation and organizing national elections within three months at a time of political disputes that pushed Morales to fly off to self-exile in Mexico after 14 years in power. (AP PhotoNatacha Pisarenko)

In this Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 photo, supporter of former President Evo Morales protect themselves from tear gas launched by the police, in La Paz, Bolivia. Bolivia's new interim president Jeanine Anez faces the challenge of stabilizing the nation and organizing national elections within three months at a time of political disputes that pushed Morales to fly off to self-exile in Mexico after 14 years in power. (AP PhotoNatacha Pisarenko)

In Bolivia, supporters of former President Evo Morales are clashing with the new interim government authorities a disputed election.

Protests in Haiti continue demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Moise over perceived corruption.

In impoverished Venezuela, Juan Guiadó continued in his effort to unseat President Nicolás Maduro by spreading his message in Maracaibo.

In this Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 photo, Evo Morales' supporters sit over a mural as they participate of an assembly to decide future mobilizations in Sacaba, Bolivia. Bolivia's political crisis turned deadly after security forces opened fire on supporters of former President Evo Morales in Sacaba on Nov. 15, killing multiple people and injuring dozens. (AP PhotoJuan Karita)

In this Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 photo, Evo Morales' supporters sit over a mural as they participate of an assembly to decide future mobilizations in Sacaba, Bolivia. Bolivia's political crisis turned deadly after security forces opened fire on supporters of former President Evo Morales in Sacaba on Nov. 15, killing multiple people and injuring dozens. (AP PhotoJuan Karita)

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and his Cabinet arrived for a Flag Day ceremony at the Alvorada Palace, in Brasilia.

In Mexico, horsemen performed pirouettes and rode in formation during revolution day celebrations, while Sophie Hawley-Weld, of the German-American musical duo Sofi Tukker, crowd surfed with fans during the Corona Capital music festival in the capital.

In Sao Paulo, Toro Rosso driver Pierre Gasly, of France, celebrated after arriving second place in the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, came in first.

In this Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 photo, a mourner places a hand on the shoulder of Devi Posto killed during clashes between security forces and supporters of former President Evo Morales, during a vigil at the San Francisco de Asis church in El Alto, on the outskirts of La Paz, Bolivia. The death toll from an operation by Bolivian security forces to clear the blockade of a fuel plant by anti-government protesters has risen to six the public defender's office announced Wednesday.(AP PhotoNatacha Pisarenko)

In this Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 photo, a mourner places a hand on the shoulder of Devi Posto killed during clashes between security forces and supporters of former President Evo Morales, during a vigil at the San Francisco de Asis church in El Alto, on the outskirts of La Paz, Bolivia. The death toll from an operation by Bolivian security forces to clear the blockade of a fuel plant by anti-government protesters has risen to six the public defender's office announced Wednesday.(AP PhotoNatacha Pisarenko)

Curated by Mexico City Photo Editor Tomas Stargardter

In this Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 photo, a woman who arrived in an ambulance with a man injured during clashes between security forces and supporters of former President Evo Morales cries at the Bolivian-Dutch Hospital, in El Alto, on the outskirts of La Paz, Bolivia. At least one person was killed when security forces launched an operation to supply gasoline from a major fuel plant that had been blockaded by Morales' backers. (AP PhotoNatacha Pisarenko)

In this Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 photo, a woman who arrived in an ambulance with a man injured during clashes between security forces and supporters of former President Evo Morales cries at the Bolivian-Dutch Hospital, in El Alto, on the outskirts of La Paz, Bolivia. At least one person was killed when security forces launched an operation to supply gasoline from a major fuel plant that had been blockaded by Morales' backers. (AP PhotoNatacha Pisarenko)

In this Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 photo, Movement Toward Socialism, MAS, legislators Juana Quispe, front row, from left; Bridge Quiroga, Concepcion Ortiz and Ayda Villarroel, meet with The Associated Press in the Chamber of Deputies, in La Paz, Bolivia. MAS lawmakers loyal to former President Evo Morales have majority in congress. Bolivia is wracked by civil unrest following the resignation of Morales, who fled to Mexico, over a disputed election. (AP PhotoNatacha Pisarenko)

In this Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 photo, Movement Toward Socialism, MAS, legislators Juana Quispe, front row, from left; Bridge Quiroga, Concepcion Ortiz and Ayda Villarroel, meet with The Associated Press in the Chamber of Deputies, in La Paz, Bolivia. MAS lawmakers loyal to former President Evo Morales have majority in congress. Bolivia is wracked by civil unrest following the resignation of Morales, who fled to Mexico, over a disputed election. (AP PhotoNatacha Pisarenko)

In this Monday, Nov. 18, 2019 photo, supporters of former President Evo Morales rally in La Paz, Bolivia. Morales's backers have taken to the streets demanding his return since he resigned on Nov. 10 under pressure from the military after weeks of protests against him over a disputed election that he claimed to have won. (AP PhotoNatacha Pisarenko)

In this Monday, Nov. 18, 2019 photo, supporters of former President Evo Morales rally in La Paz, Bolivia. Morales's backers have taken to the streets demanding his return since he resigned on Nov. 10 under pressure from the military after weeks of protests against him over a disputed election that he claimed to have won. (AP PhotoNatacha Pisarenko)

In this Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 photo, police detain an anti-government demonstrator during a nationwide strike in Bogota, Colombia. Colombia's main union groups and student activists called for a strike to protest the economic policies of Colombian President Ivan Duque government and a long list of grievances. (AP PhotoIvan Valencia)

In this Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 photo, police detain an anti-government demonstrator during a nationwide strike in Bogota, Colombia. Colombia's main union groups and student activists called for a strike to protest the economic policies of Colombian President Ivan Duque government and a long list of grievances. (AP PhotoIvan Valencia)

In this Tuesday, Nov.19, 2019 photo, children race in makeshift go-carts in the "Altos de Milagros Norte" neighborhood of Maracaibo, Venezuela. Nationwide, an estimated 4.5 million residents have fled Venezuela, most going to nearby Colombia, Peru and Ecuador. They search for better jobs to send money home, but they often confront backlash and hardships as their numbers steadily grow. (AP PhotoRodrigo Abd)

In this Tuesday, Nov.19, 2019 photo, children race in makeshift go-carts in the "Altos de Milagros Norte" neighborhood of Maracaibo, Venezuela. Nationwide, an estimated 4.5 million residents have fled Venezuela, most going to nearby Colombia, Peru and Ecuador. They search for better jobs to send money home, but they often confront backlash and hardships as their numbers steadily grow. (AP PhotoRodrigo Abd)

In this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 photo, May Vera eyes the camera during a demonstration led by opposition politician Juan Guaido, who's urging masses into the streets to force President Nicolás Maduro from power, in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Vera's face was painted by his niece with the colors of Venezuela's national colors. Guaido called nationwide demonstrations to re-ignite a campaign against Maduro launched in January that has lost steam in recent months. (AP PhotoRodrigo Abd)

In this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 photo, May Vera eyes the camera during a demonstration led by opposition politician Juan Guaido, who's urging masses into the streets to force President Nicolás Maduro from power, in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Vera's face was painted by his niece with the colors of Venezuela's national colors. Guaido called nationwide demonstrations to re-ignite a campaign against Maduro launched in January that has lost steam in recent months. (AP PhotoRodrigo Abd)

In this Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 photo, men ride horses down Paseo de la Reforma during a parade marking the 109th anniversary of the start of the Mexican Revolution, in Mexico City. More than 1,000 participants dressed in period clothing rode through the streets of the capital after reenacting scenes from the revolution in the city's main square. (AP PhotoRebecca Blackwell)

In this Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 photo, men ride horses down Paseo de la Reforma during a parade marking the 109th anniversary of the start of the Mexican Revolution, in Mexico City. More than 1,000 participants dressed in period clothing rode through the streets of the capital after reenacting scenes from the revolution in the city's main square. (AP PhotoRebecca Blackwell)

In this Monday, Nov. 18, 2019 photo, a police officer points his gun at residents of Delmas 95 district during a protest to demanding the resignation of Haiti's president Jovenel Moise in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. At least four people were shot and wounded during a small protest in Haiti's capital after a speech by embattled President Jovenel Moise. A local journalist, a police officer and two protesters were rushed away with apparent bullet wounds. (AP PhotoDieu Nalio Chery)

In this Monday, Nov. 18, 2019 photo, a police officer points his gun at residents of Delmas 95 district during a protest to demanding the resignation of Haiti's president Jovenel Moise in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. At least four people were shot and wounded during a small protest in Haiti's capital after a speech by embattled President Jovenel Moise. A local journalist, a police officer and two protesters were rushed away with apparent bullet wounds. (AP PhotoDieu Nalio Chery)

In this Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 photo, protesters carry a coffin that contain the remains of a protester, while a vehicle burns in the background, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Hundreds of people attended the funerals for five people killed during anti-government protests, three of whom were allegedly shot by police while participating in the protests. (AP PhotoDieu Nalio Chery)

In this Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 photo, protesters carry a coffin that contain the remains of a protester, while a vehicle burns in the background, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Hundreds of people attended the funerals for five people killed during anti-government protests, three of whom were allegedly shot by police while participating in the protests. (AP PhotoDieu Nalio Chery)

In this Nov. 16, 2019 photo, commuters watch a small group of anti-government demonstrators from a passing bus in Maracaibo, Venezuela. In Maracaibo, located in Venezuela's western Zulia state along the Colombian border, many residents say they've abandoned political marches, lacking faith in leaders or fearing for their personal safety. (AP PhotoRodrigo Abd)

In this Nov. 16, 2019 photo, commuters watch a small group of anti-government demonstrators from a passing bus in Maracaibo, Venezuela. In Maracaibo, located in Venezuela's western Zulia state along the Colombian border, many residents say they've abandoned political marches, lacking faith in leaders or fearing for their personal safety. (AP PhotoRodrigo Abd)

In this Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 photo, Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro, fifth from left, accompanied by his Cabinet, arrives for a Flag Day ceremony at the Alvorada Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil. Officially adopted in 1889, Brazil's flag is known in Portuguese as verde e amarela, or the green and yellow, which is celebrated annually on Nov. 19. (AP PhotoEraldo Peres)

In this Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 photo, Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro, fifth from left, accompanied by his Cabinet, arrives for a Flag Day ceremony at the Alvorada Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil. Officially adopted in 1889, Brazil's flag is known in Portuguese as verde e amarela, or the green and yellow, which is celebrated annually on Nov. 19. (AP PhotoEraldo Peres)

In this Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 photo, soldiers form a pyramid atop a team of horses during a parade marking the 109th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution, at the Zocalo in Mexico City. More than a 1,000 participants dressed in time period clothing and acted out historical scenes. (AP PhotoMarco Ugarte)

In this Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 photo, soldiers form a pyramid atop a team of horses during a parade marking the 109th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution, at the Zocalo in Mexico City. More than a 1,000 participants dressed in time period clothing and acted out historical scenes. (AP PhotoMarco Ugarte)

In this Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 photo, Sophie Hawley-Weld, of German-American musical duo Sofi Tukker, crowd surfs with fans during the Corona Capital music festival in Mexico City. (AP PhotoEduardo Verdugo)

In this Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 photo, Sophie Hawley-Weld, of German-American musical duo Sofi Tukker, crowd surfs with fans during the Corona Capital music festival in Mexico City. (AP PhotoEduardo Verdugo)

In this Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 photo, Toro Rosso driver Pierre Gasly, of France, celebrates after getting the second place in the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (AP PhotoNelson Antoine)

In this Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 photo, Toro Rosso driver Pierre Gasly, of France, celebrates after getting the second place in the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (AP PhotoNelson Antoine)