Homicide rates in Latin America have generally decreased over the past decade, according to recent data. However, certain countries are experiencing increases in homicide rates and a rise in other crimes, such as extortion. These developments have led to a political environment where conservative populist candidates are gaining support by advocating for strict measures against crime and immigration.
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Homicide Rates Decline in Latin America, but Crime Spikes Prompt Conservative Populism
Recent data indicates that while homicide rates in Latin America have decreased overall in the last decade, some countries are witnessing spikes in these rates and increases in crimes like extortion. This situation has allowed conservative populist politicians to gain traction by promising tough approaches to crime and immigration.
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As crime surges in some Latin American countries, a far-right backlash is brewing
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