Why San Salvador is the region's murder capital -- and why the statistics matter (March 2, 2016)
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The Mexican think tank Seguridad, Justicia y Paz annually makes a media splash when it releases its ranking of the region's most homicidal cities. This year Caracas "won" the 2015 ranking, with a rate of 119.87 intentional homicide per 100 thousand inhabitants. While San Pedro Sula (111.03) moved into second place, by achieving a significant decline in the number of homicides. (See
Why San Salvador is the region's murder capital -- and why the statistics matter (March 2, 2016)
Why San Salvador is the region's murder…
Why San Salvador is the region's murder capital -- and why the statistics matter (March 2, 2016)
The Mexican think tank Seguridad, Justicia y Paz annually makes a media splash when it releases its ranking of the region's most homicidal cities. This year Caracas "won" the 2015 ranking, with a rate of 119.87 intentional homicide per 100 thousand inhabitants. While San Pedro Sula (111.03) moved into second place, by achieving a significant decline in the number of homicides. (See