city of san salvador, el salvador with mountains in the background
El Salvador is known for its prolific street gangs, who are known to murder, extort money and traffick arms and drugs throughout the capital city San Salvador.
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Get Informed on the 22 Most Dangerous Cities in the World

4. San Salvador, El Salvador

El Salvador is known for its prolific street gangs, who are known to murder, extort money and traffic arms and drugs throughout the capital city San Salvador. Close to 2,000 people were murdered there in 2015 and most crimes go unsolved.

coastal city of acapulco, mexico overlooking the oceanFormerly associated with beach tourism, Acapulco has become the most dangerous city in Mexico since 2012.Photo Credit: iStockPhoto / benedek

5. Acapulco, Mexico

Formerly associated with beach tourism, Acapulco has become the most dangerous city in Mexico since 2012. Warring drug cartels in the area and political shifts within the country have mostly fueled Acapulco’s frequent murders and violent crime.

Beach-goers and businessmen have even taken to carrying weapons in small bags to defend themselves.

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city of distrito central, hondurasAside from the dangerous weather conditions that constantly plague the area, Honduras’ Distrito Central also has a high rate of violent crime.Photo Credit: iStockPhoto / mtcurado

6. Distrito Central, Honduras

Aside from the dangerous weather conditions that constantly plague the area, Honduras’ Distrito Central also has a high rate of violent crime. Comprised of two sister cities, Tegucigalpa and Comayaguela, the district has a disturbing number of street gangs and drug cartels.

Due to their constant battles with the militarized police force, it’s become an unsafe area for locals and visitors alike.

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