Belize 2015 Crime and Safety Report
Overall Crime and Safety Situation Belize, formerly known as British Honduras, is the only English speaking country in Central America....
Costa Rica 2015 Crime and Safety Report
Overall Crime and Safety Situation Crime Rating: High Crime Threats The majority of crime and safety threats to the U.S. official...
Brazil 2015 Crime and Safety Report: Rio de Janeiro
Overall Crime and Safety Situation The State Department divides its roles and responsibilities in Brazil between four Consular...
Costa Rica saw 'important increase in violence,' says OIJ director
Key Points: In no other country was this clearer than the dramatic increases in homicides and burglaries of homes, according to the...


MS13, Barrio 18 Rivalry Increasing Violence in Guatemala: President
Guatemala President Otto Perez Molina blamed high levels of violence in January on rivalries between street gangs MS13 and Barrio 18,...
Mexico: Safe or Dangerous? The Definitive Guide
Important quotes: “We have travel warnings for 36 countries, and Mexico is one of them due to the threat of organized crime,” says Geoff...
Danger in Traveling to Mexico
If you're planning to join the many U.S. citizens who cross Mexico's border every day, being aware of the area's potential dangers will...
Ecuador - Crime and Safety
Ecuador does have a high crime rate, particularly in cities such as Quito and Guayaquil. Foreign nationals are often targeted by...
MS13, Barrio 18 Rivalry Increasing Violence in Guatemala: President
Key Notes: Guatemala President Otto Perez Molina blamed high levels of violence in January on rivalries between street gangs MS13 and...
Thailand 'one of the most dangerous tourist destinations on Earth': Expat investigation lift
A new book has branded Thailand one of the world’s most dangerous tourist destinations. Australian author John Stapleton suggests that...