7. Uruapan, Mexico
Uruapan, situated between Mexico City and Guadalajara, has been a significant economic hub since colonial times. However, it holds the unfortunate title of being the most dangerous city in Michoacan, Mexico. With a homicide rate of 72.59 per 100,000 inhabitants, Uruapan faces challenges caused by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. This notorious cartel engages in violent conflicts with rival gangs to control lucrative drug trafficking routes for substances like cocaine and fentanyl.
8. Feira De Santana, Brazil
In addition to the Mexican cities, let’s not forget to mention a Brazilian city for good measure. Fiera de Santana, the second largest city in the state of Bahia, has a population of nearly 620,000. Surprisingly, it holds the title of being the most dangerous city in Brazil and one of the most violent in the world. With a homicide rate of 67.46 per 100,000 inhabitants, Fiera de Santana faces high levels of violence. In addition to murders and assaults, residents and tourists also have to be cautious of scams and pickpocketing incidents. It’s definitely a city that requires extra vigilance.
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