Ten Most Violent and Dangerous Cities in the World!
Going on adventurous holidays
is a great way to discover the world and
explore exotic places. But there are
cities that are definitely not
tourist-friendly. In these 10 cities,
danger is just around the corner.
Number One - San Pedro Sula, Honduras
San Pedro Sula is the second largest metropolis in
Honduras. It's known as the most violent
city in the most violent country. Street
gangs have taken over the city. They
extort money, recruit young boys, and
rape innocent women. They even engage in
murder, as well as human, weapons, and drug
trafficking. In fact, about eighty percent
of the cocaine headed for America passes
through Honduras. Almost seventy percent
of the population live in poverty and
organized crime is growing. Impunity,
corruption, fierce land disputes,
political people, and gang wars portray the city.
Number Two - San Salvador, El Salvador
San Salvador is the largest
city in the small nation of El Salvador.
Some of the most violent gangs in the
world originate from this city.
Pick axes, machetes and guns are the most
used weapons by these fearless gangs.
Forensic teams from a local morgue have to
collect dead bodies from the streets every
night. Then dozens of families go to the
morgue daily. They search for missing loved
ones and identify the dead. A task deemed
difficult because victims are often dismembered.
Cut at the knees, hips, elbows, arms, and the neck.
Number Three - Acapulco, Mexico
Once a tropical paradise
Acapulco is now a city plagued by
violence and danger. The upsurge in
killings has made Acapulco one of
Mexico's most violent cities. Rival gang
slayings, even in popular tourist areas
are keeping people in fear for their
lives. In a city with such extreme
violence, locals feel forced to arm
themselves. They carry a gun in a bag
wrapped around their neck whenever they
leave their homes. Acapulco is now
less than ideal place for economic and
social activity, thanks to drug violence,
organized crime, and a decline in tourism.
Number Four - Cali, Colombia
Cali is the most populous city in South West Colombia.
Despite its booming economy,
this city ranks among the world's most
dangerous. The crime statistics deemed Cali
as the most murderous city in Colombia.
They also ranked the city with the sixth
highest murder rate in the world. Drug
trafficking is the reason Cali has a
murder rates. Many of these murders occur
when drug-dealing gangs try to
assert their authority over one another in this illegal trade.
Number Five - Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town is a popular holiday spot,
but this city has a troubled and violent
history. It presents potential dangers to
unsuspecting tourists. Crime and gang
violence is a real problem in Cape Town.
This city is prone to violence related to
drug trafficking as well. It's also one
of the few cities where stabbings still
outnumber the events of gun violence.
Many of the city's suburbs face poverty
and these areas have become a breeding ground for brutal gangs.
Number Six - Fortaleza, Brazil
Fortaleza is the
capital of Sierra State in northeastern
Brazil. It's known for its beautiful
pristine beaches making it an exclusive
holiday destination.
Despite the breathtaking landscapes,
levels of violence and murder are high
in Fortaleza. The drug trade fuels the
city's crime, especially crime that
involves cocaine by the city's gangs.
Number Seven - St. Louis, USA
St. Louis is the most
dangerous city in the United States.
Racial violence, drug running, and corrupt
politicians consume the city.
Violent crime rates have soared in
recent years, and the murder rate has
also seen a significant rise.
It is speculated that crime rates may be
influenced by the 'Ferguson Effect', a
turmoil after a white police officer
shot and killed an unarmed
African-american teenager.
This incident sparked mass riots, increasing the
likelihood of violent crime.
Number Eight - Guatemala, Guatemala
Guatemala is the
capital and the largest city of the
Republic of Guatemala. It's also one of
the most volatile cities in the Western
Hemisphere. There's a high level of drug
trafficking with significant rates of
drug supplies. This city is suffering
from massive murders, kidnappings, sexual
assaults, robberies, and thefts. All this
crime is accompanied by less than
adequate political and legal institutions.
Number Nine - Kingston, Jamaica
Kingston is the capital city of Jamaica,
a balmy tropical island.
But despite the gorgeous beaches and
breathtaking mountain backdrop, violence
consumes the city. Political corruption,
gang violence, and a blossoming narcotics
trade are serious problems and Kingston.
Burglary is a crime of opportunity in
this city. Home break-ins occur in Kingston,
even in the gated an affluent neighborhoods.
Number Ten - Caracas Venezuela
Caracas has one of the top five
highest per capita murder rates in the
world. Armed robberies and short-term
abductions are common. These 'express
kidnappings' take place aiming to drain
the victims bank accounts. Also,
kidnappings of foreign nationals occurs
from homes, hotels, taxis, and even airport
terminals. Flyers or pamphlets handed out
on the streets are often impregnated
with disorienting drugs. Criminals also
befriend tourists in bars and
restaurants, offering them food or drinks
that are spiked with drugs. Theft from
hotel rooms is also a major problem in
this city.
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