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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. The United States has … Read more
Central America Homicide Rate in 2025: Honduras Recorded Highest Rate Again
Violence in Central America has long been a prevailing issue, impacting the region’s social fabric and economic development. This ongoing issue continues to threaten the region’s stability and the well-being of its people. In the 2025 Central America Homicide Rate … Read more
Caribbean Homicide Rate Remains Among the Highest Despite Mixed Trends
According to InSight Crime’s 2025 Homicide Round-Up, about 11,000 people were killed in the Caribbean last year, resulting in a median homicide rate of 34.0 per 100,000 individuals. The Caribbean countries with the lowest homicide rates in 2025 were the … Read more
Latin America Homicide Rate 2025: Which Countries Improved and Which Worsened
In 2025, Latin America remained one of the world’s most violent regions, though new figures suggest modest improvement. According to the latest crime stats, the region’s homicide rate continued a gradual decline compared with recent years. The 2025 homicide rate … Read more
Concepción de Ataco Prepares for the 2026 Coffee Festival Celebration
In March 2026, the colorful town of Concepción de Ataco once again hosts its lively Coffee Festival, celebrating one of the country’s most enduring traditions. The festival takes place in the well-known Ruta de las Flores, a scenic corridor known … Read more
Beaches in Sonsonate El Salvador: 5 Beautiful Pacific Coast Destinations to Explore
Sun-drenched coastlines, volcanic sand, and brilliant Pacific sunsets define the beaches of Sonsonate, one of El Salvador’s most rewarding coastal regions. This stretch of shoreline offers authentic seaside experiences far from crowded resort destinations. Located along the Pacific Ocean in … Read more
El Salvador 2027 Election Eligible Voters: 4.8M in Country, 1.13M Abroad
Fernando Velasco, executive director of the Salvadoran National Registry of Natural Persons (RNPN), reported that approximately 4.8 million Salvadorans living in the country and about 1.13 million Salvadorans abroad are currently eligible to vote. Velasco explained that these figures correspond … Read more