INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Voters in Latin America now see crime, drug trafficking, and corruption as their biggest worries
Official surveys and reports show these issues matter more to people than inflation or the economy.As a result, many voters are choosing
leaders who promise to be tough on crime
Recent attacks on politicians, like the attempted killing of Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay and the murder of Ecuadorian candidate
Fernando Villavicencio, have shocked the public.These events highlight how dangerous the region has become, not just for regular people but
also for those in government
The World Bank reports that Latin America has some of the highest crime rates in the world.Homicide rates are eight times higher than the
Criminal groups have grown stronger, often working across borders and using advanced technology
This makes it hard for any one country to fix the problem alone.Because of all this violence, trust in government has dropped
Many people feel that current leaders, especially those on the left, are not doing enough to keep them safe.Security Crisis in Latin America
Pushes Voters Toward Tougher Leaders
(Photo Internet reproduction)This has led to more support for right-leaning politicians who say they will crack down on crime
The World Bank expects the region to grow just 2.1 percent in 2025, the slowest rate in the world
Businesses face higher costs for security, and investors worry about political instability.Experts warn that simply getting tougher on crime
will not solve the crisis
Criminal networks are powerful and well-funded
Real change will require countries to work together, strengthen their police and courts, and keep at it for years.For now, the crisis shapes
daily life and politics across Latin America
People want safer streets and honest leaders
facts and figures in this story come from official sources like the World Bank and major regional surveys.
