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FAM INTERNATIONAL 5400 South University Drive, Suite 402 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33328 | Tel: + 954 252 0166 | Facsimile: +1 954 252 8308 FAM INTERNATIONAL SECURITY WORLDS MOST VIOLENT CITIES CARACAS, VENEZUELA “Caracas ranked the most murderous city on earth” The Venezuelan capital Caracas has achieved the dubious distinction of becoming the most dangerous city in the world after toppling the Honduran city of San Pedro Sula, which held the top spot for four consecutive years. Only 22 percent of Venezuelans say they “feel safe” in their country, the lowest score in a worldwide study conducted by Gallup. That makes sense, given that 90 percent of crimes in the country go unsolved. Venezuela, a country with a little more than 30 million people, had 24,980 homicides last year, the second-highest rate in the world (Honduras claims the top spot). Between 1998 and 2013, the homicide rate in the country quadrupled. For comparison purposes, the U.S.—a country that’s no stranger to violence—had a little more than 14,000 murders last year with a population of close to 320 million. The US had less than 60% of Venezuela’s murder total with more than ten times as many people. Venezuela advises, "Armed robberies take place throughout Caracas and other cities, Including in areas generally presumed safe and frequented by tourists. Street crime can take place at any time, and upscale residential areas where many U.S. citizens live and visit are not immune from street crime and home invasion robberies. Recently, heavily armed criminals used grenades and assault rifles to commit crimes at banks, shopping malls, public transportation stations, and universities." The warning goes on to say "according to the non- governmental organization Venezuelan Violence Observatory (VVO), Venezuela has the second highest homicide rate in the world. Kidnappings are also a serious concern throughout the country, and, according to police sources, roughly 80 percent go unreported. Most can be classified as "express kidnappings" which last only a few hours, while the victim and/or family members gather as much money as possible for a quick release. Read more: http://www.caribbean360.com/ne ws/caracas-tops-the-list-of-the- worlds-50-most-dangerous-cities “Caracas, Venezuela Record 3,414 murders in 2015” Read more: http://qcostarica.com/carcas- venezuela-record-3414-murders-in- 2015/ VOL. 1 ISSUE NO. 2
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FAM INTERNATIONAL 5400 South University Drive, Suite 402 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33328 | Tel: + 954 252 0166 | Facsimile: +1 954 252 8308
FAMINTERNATIONALSECURITY
WORLDSMOSTVIOLENTCITIES
CARACAS,VENEZUELA
“Caracas ranked the most murderous city on earth”
The Venezuelan capital Caracas has achieved the dubious distinction of becoming the most dangerous city in the world after toppling the Honduran city of San Pedro Sula, which held the top spot for four consecutive years. Only 22 percent of Venezuelans say they “feel safe” in their country, the lowest score in a worldwide study conducted by Gallup. That makes sense, given that 90 percent of crimes in the country go unsolved. Venezuela, a country with a little more than 30 million people, had 24,980 homicides last year, the second-highest rate in the world (Honduras claims the top spot). Between 1998 and 2013, the homicide rate in the country quadrupled. For comparison purposes, the U.S.—a country that’s no stranger to violence—had a little more than 14,000 murders last year with a population of close to 320 million. The US had less than 60% of Venezuela’s murder total with more than ten times as many people. Venezuela advises, "Armed robberies take place throughout Caracas and other cities,
Including in areas generally presumed safe and frequented by tourists. Street crime can take place at any time, and upscale residential areas where many U.S. citizens live and visit are not immune from street crime and home invasion robberies. Recently, heavily armed criminals used grenades and assault rifles to commit crimes at banks, shopping malls, public transportation stations, and universities." The warning goes on to say "according to the non-governmental organization Venezuelan Violence Observatory (VVO), Venezuela has the second highest homicide rate in the world. Kidnappings are also a serious concern throughout the country, and, according to police sources, roughly 80 percent go unreported. Most can be classified as "express kidnappings" which last only a few hours, while the victim and/or family members gather as much money as possible for a quick release. Read more: http://www.caribbean360.com/news/caracas-tops-the-list-of-the-worlds-50-most-dangerous-cities
“Caracas, Venezuela Record 3,414 murders in 2015”
Read more: http://qcostarica.com/carcas-venezuela-record-3414-murders-in-2015/
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