Latin America
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
Costa Rica Homicide Rate Drops in Early 2026 but Security Concerns Remain
The increase in crime over the past few years is challenging Costa Rica’s long-standing reputation for peace and safety. However, homicide figures in 2026 are slightly lower than during the same period last year—an encouraging sign for the Pura Vida … 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
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
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
María Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize, Spotlighting Venezuela’s Deep Democratic Struggle
María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition politician who has been in hiding since January this year, was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, October 10. Her award marks Venezuela’s first individual Nobel Prize in any category; she is the second … Read more
Economic Commission for Latin America ECLAC Forecasts 2.8% Economic Growth for El Salvador in 2025
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The Salvadoran economy is expected to expand more than previously anticipated next year, according to the latest projections from the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). The agency raised El … Read more