In early 2024, Uruguay faces a critical phase in public safety, marked by a surge in homicides. As of 2023, the homicide rate in the country was 8.9 per 100,000 people, according to World Bank data. President Luis Lacalle Pou acknowledged the increasing homicide rates, expressing dissatisfaction despite overall security improvements. He emphasized that while […]
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