Rising Violence and Insecurity Top Concerns for Latin Americans, OECD Survey Reveals

A recent OECD survey reveals that rising violence and insecurity are the foremost concerns for citizens in Latin America and the Caribbean, particularly affecting countries like Peru and Ecuador.

• The OECDs inaugural survey highlights that 64% of respondents in Latin America cite Violence and insecurity as their primary worries, surpassing concerns about economic issues.
• Countries like Peru and Ecuador are facing alarming rates of homicide, with figures significantly higher than those in Denmark, indicating a severe public safety crisis.
• In Brazil, escalating delict activities have exacerbated public fear, as citizens report increasing instances of crime and violence in urban areas across the region.