Latin America News
Costa Rica Homicide Rate Declines in 2026: What the Latest Data Shows
The rise in crime over the past few years has challenged Costa Rica’s long-standing reputation for peace and safety. The good news is that homicide numbers in 2026 are lower than they were during the same period last year—an encouraging … Read more
Ranking the Most Powerful Passports in Latin America: Where Does Your Country Stand in 2016?
A passport can determine how easily you cross borders, plan a last-minute vacation, or pursue opportunities abroad. In Latin America, that travel freedom varies dramatically depending on the country printed on the cover. The 2026 Henley Passport Index shows a … Read more
The 50 Most Violent Cities in the World: 39 Cities Located in Latin America
Seventeen of the 50 Most Violent Cities in the World are located in Mexico. Colombia ranks second with eight cities, followed by Ecuador with seven. Brazil and South Africa each have six cities on the list. El Salvador has no … Read more
Central America Homicide Rate in 2025: El Salvador Ranks Lowest and Honduras Highest
The overall Central America Homicide Rate stood at 15.9 per 100,000 people in 2025, well below the Caribbean Homicide Rate of 36.1. Within Central America, though, the numbers tell very different stories. El Salvador recorded the lowest rate among the … Read more
Latin America Homicide Rate 2025: Which Countries Improved and Which Worsened
Latin America was still one of the world’s most violent regions in 2025, but the latest figures show some progress. The homicide rate dipped again, continuing a slow decline over the past few years. InSight Crime’s 2025 Homicide Round-Up recorded … Read more
El Salvador Corruption Perception Index: The Country Improves Its 2025 Score by Two Points
El Salvador scored 32 out of 100 in the 2025 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), a modest but notable improvement in a global ranking that tracks perceived public-sector corruption—The country’s score increased by two points from the previous year. … Read more
Latin America Remittances to Hit $174.4 Billion in 2025, driven by Central America
Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean are forecast to reach a record $174.4 billion in 2025, the Inter-American Development Bank stated Tuesday, mainly driven by Central America’s sharp growth amid migration uncertainties that are spurring higher transfers. The IDB … Read more