“The sheer dimensions of homicidal violence are breathtaking,” says the report by the Igarapé Institute, a Brazil-based thinktank focused on security and development issues. Latin America suffers 33% of the world’s homicides despite having only 8% of its population. “Latin America is a large area and there are lots of variations. But as a region – including Mexico down to Central America and South America – the rate of homicide is set to continue increasing up until 2030. “There is a risk right now that Latin Americans are seduced by this narrative of mano dura [iron fist].

Source: The Guardian April 26, 2018 07:41 UTC