Praised for its calm and high living standards, Montevideo now faces rising crime. Gang fights over drug territory drive this increase. Villa Española and Peñarol, two neighborhoods, are now conflict centers of the Uruguayan capital. This shift alarms many, as Uruguay is known for safety. The Global Peace Index shows it as the second safest […]
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