21 AUG, 2023
Sweta Gupta
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The six highest murder rates globally are all within Mexico, excluding war-torn regions. Latin American cities dominate these alarming statistics.
The most dangerous city in the world, it has a murder rate of 109.39 per 100,000 residents.
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Tijuana has one of the highest number of homicides in all of Mexico, with a rate of 105.15.
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A surge in homicides in Ciudad Juárez could be attributed to a rise in migrant smuggling and synthetic drug trafficking. The murder rate for this city is 103.61.
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This Mexican city reports 101.13 murders per 100,000 people.
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Violence escalation in mid-sized towns like Irapuato has contributed to Mexico's security issues. The murder rate here is 94.99 per 100,000 people.
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This coastal city, located 65 miles south of Tijuana on the Baja California peninsula, is one of the six Mexican cities newly entering this list due to a nationwide surge in violent crimes. It has a murder rate of 90.58 per 100,000 people.
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St Louis holds the position as the most unsafe city in United States with the murder rate of 87.83 per 100,000 people.
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Despite its historical richness and beautiful architecture, Uruapan has the murder rate of 72.59 per 100,000 people.
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Fiera de Santana has the highest homicide rate in Brazil with 67.46 murders per 100,000 people.
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Shootings are frequent, particularly in the townships. Several townships have turned into off-limits zones due to rampant murders, violent robberies, and various illicit activities. The murder rate is 64.
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