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U.S. homicide rates fell by mid-2025 but remain high in the Americas due to gang violence, crime, and historical policies.
By mid-2025, U.S. homicide rates had dropped from pandemic peaks but varied widely by region, while the Americas continued to experience disproportionately high violence, with 43 of the world’s 50 most dangerous cities located there.
Inter-gang conflict and organized crime drive much of the lethal violence, especially among young men.
Factors like inequality, poverty, and rapid urbanization in Latin America contribute, but do not fully explain the region’s high rates.
Historical U.S. foreign policy, including interventions and the war on drugs, weakened state institutions and empowered criminal groups.
Effective, coordinated regional solutions remain lacking.
Las tasas de homicidios en Estados Unidos cayeron a mediados de 2025, pero siguen siendo altas en las Américas debido a la violencia de pandillas, el crimen y las políticas históricas.