Argentina Hits Record Low Homicide Rate in 2025
Argentina just posted its safest year ever, with violent crime dropping nearly 19% since 2023. The achievement makes the country the least violent nation in Latin America.
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Mexico Homicides Drop 23% in Largest Decline on Record
Nearly 7,000 fewer families in Mexico lost loved ones to violence in 2025, marking the country's sharpest single-year improvement in safety in at least a decade. A new peace index shows the homicide rate fell by almost a quarter as security strategies focused on intelligence and coordination began showing measurable results.
Costa Rica on Track for Lowest Homicide Rate in 4 Years
After three years of record violence, Costa Rica is projected to end 2026 with fewer than 800 homicides for the first time since 2022. A targeted strategy focusing on local drug trade has driven a sharp drop in killings during the first quarter.
U.S. Homicide Rate Drops 21% Across 35 Major Cities
After historic spikes during the pandemic, American cities are seeing their lowest homicide rates in decades. Experts say the dramatic turnaround is happening almost everywhere, but no one knows exactly why.